Christian Hanson

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Christian Hanson (born August 3, 1981 in Middlesbrough) is an English footballer who is currently playing for Gateshead F.C. A left-footed central defender, he has represented England at Schools and Youth level.

Hanson began his career as a trainee with his local club, Middlesbrough, turning professional in August 2000. His development was interrupted by injury and he joined Cambridge United on loan on March 22, 2001, making his league debut on the 31st of March in a 4-1 defeat away to Peterborough United. On September 5, 2001 he played as a triallist for Grimsby Town Reserves against Blackpool Reserves and later in the month joined Portsmouth on trial, but neither trial spell led to a permanent move.

In November 2001 Hanson joined Torquay United on a month's loan, prompting manager Roy McFarland to revert to a 4-4-2 formation to allow Hanson to make his Torquay debut the following day in a 2-0 defeat against Halifax Town at the Shay. His loan deal was cancelled by Torquay on January 4, 2002 after he admitted being out drinking alcohol in Torquay on New Years Eve, the night before a league match. Torquay defender Martin McNeil was sacked by the club at the same time for the same reason. He returned to Middlesbrough, but was released at the end of the season, joining non-league Spennymoor United.

He joined Havant & Waterlooville in October 2002, joining Billingham Town at the end of the season. He quickly moved back to Spennymoor United before joining Billingham Synthonia for the 2004-05 season. He returned to the Football League in December 2004 when he joined Port Vale. He played five times for Vale and was released at the end of the season. He rejoined Billingham Synthonia before moving to Dunston Federation Brewery in late September 2005. He joined Leyton Orient, initially on non-contract terms, in October 2005. However, he made just two appearances, both as a substitute and was released in January 2006 when he joined Grays Athletic. He was released by Grays in May 2006. Hanson featured in Chester's 2-0 loss to Stoke City F.C. (Friendly, Tuesday 11 July 2006).