Kian H. Hansen (born 3 March 1989) is a retired Danish professional

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who played as a

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and current assistant coach of

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's U19s.

Club career

Hansen has played for Esbjerg the most part of his career, having been promoted to the first team in 2008. Following injury problems for Esbjerg's then captain

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during the 2012–13 season, Hansen established himself as a regular starter. He made his Ligue 1 debut for

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on 9 August 2014 against

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. On 19 July 2019,

confirmed, that they had signed Hansen. In July 2025, 36-year old Hansen announced his retirement from football. However, he continued at the club in a role as assistant coach for the U19 team.

International career

Hansen's good form for Esbjerg in the spring of 2013 earned him a call up for the Danish National Team for a friendly against

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Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

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FC Midtjylland *

: 2018–19

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Kian Hansen
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