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Dan Hanford

b. 1991

Welsh footballer (born 1991)

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About Dan Hanford

Born 1991. Dan Hanford is a British association football player.

Daniel James Hanford (born 6 March 1991) is a Welsh professional footballer who has played as a goalkeeper for Carlisle United, Floriana, Hereford United, Gateshead, Southport, and Clitheroe.

Club career Early career Born in Swansea, Hanford played in the youth system of Swansea City between the ages of 7 and 16. After spells at Rochdale and Clitheroe, he joined the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Spain. He returned to England in 2011 to play for Hereford United, although his two-year spell there was marred by the club's financial troubles and his own lack of first team opportunities. At the end of the 2012–13 season, he moved to Malta to play for Floriana. After a successful season as a first team regular and winning a cup, he moved to Carlisle United ahead of the 2014–15 season.

Carlisle United

Hanford joined Carlisle after their relegation to League Two in the 2013–14 season. He was signed on a one-year contract as the understudy to the club's regular goalkeeper Mark Gillespie. He made his debut for Carlisle in September 2014, in a 1–0 win against Tranmere, after Gillespie suffered a groin injury.

Gateshead After a successful trial in the summer of 2016, Hanford signed a one-year deal with National League side Gateshead.

Southport In May 2018 he joined Southport on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.

International career

Hanford has represented Wales at the Under-17 and Under-19 levels.

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Who is Dan Hanford?

Welsh footballer (born 1991)

When was Dan Hanford born?

Dan Hanford was born on 6 March 1991 in Swansea.

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Dan Hanford is an association football player.

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Dan Hanford is British.

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· Wikipedia: Dan Hanford

· Wikidata: Q18206315

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