Jacqui Hand

Jacqueline Anne Hand (born 19 February 1999) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for Basel and the New Zealand national team.

College career Hand played for the Colorado College Tigers in the United States.

International career Hand made her international debut for New Zealand in their 1–5 loss to Canada in October 2021. She scored her first goal in November 2021 in a friendly match against South Korea, which they lost 2–1.

Hand was selected as part of New Zealand's squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. She provided the assist for Hannah Wilkinson's goal in the Ferns' 1–0 victory in the opening match against Norway, in what would be their first ever win at the World Cup finals.

Hand was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

International goals Scores and results list New Zealand's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 27 November 2021 Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea 1–0 1–2 Friendly 2. 10 July 2023 McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand 2–0 2–0 3. 10 February 2024 FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa 1–0 6–0 2024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 4. 13 February 2024 1–0 5–0 5. 16 February 2024 2–0 7–1 6. 4–0 7. 19 February 2024 1–0 11–1 8. 6 April 2024 Rugby League Park, Christchurch, New Zealand 2–0 4–0 Friendly 9. 3 June 2025 Estadio Nuevo Mirador, Algeciras, Spain 2–1 2–1