Raheem Hanley


Raheem Shaquille Rushan Hanley is professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Radcliffe. Born in England, he has represented Saint Kitts and Nevis internationally.
Hanley is an attacking left-back. He is also able to play in central midfield.

Club career

Blackburn Rovers/Swansea City

Hanley joined Blackburn Rovers from Manchester United following a successful trial in 2010. He initially struggled with injuries, before he played regular under-21 football in the centre of midfield during the 2011–12 season as the Academy reached the final of the FA Youth Cup and the Academy League National Final. At the end of the 2012–13 season, he was offered a new contract by the club, without making a single first team appearance.
He joined Swansea City in January 2014. He signed a new one-year contract with the "Swans" in April 2015. At the end of the 2015–16 season, Hanley was released by the club, without making a single first team appearance.

Northampton Town

He signed a two-year contract with Northampton Town in June 2016. Hanley said that manager Rob Page convinced him that Northampton was the best place for him to advance his career, and promised to challenge David Buchanan for a first-team place.
Hanley made his senior debut for the "Cobblers" after coming on as a 57th minute substitute for JJ Hooper in a 3–0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers on 30 August 2016, in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Sixfields Stadium. However, Hanley spent the most of the season on the sideline, making 5 appearances in all competitions, as he was surplus to requirements at Northampton Town in his first season. At the end of the 2016–17 season, he was among four players to be placed on a transfer list.
Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Hanley went on a trial with Oxford United and featured in a trial match. Although the move never happened, Hanley remained at the club and continued to remain surplus to requirements, though he appeared in the first team on four occasions. On 10 March 2018, Hanley was loaned out to Halifax Town for the rest of the season. He made his FC Halifax Town debut on 10 March 2018, in a 3–1 win over Woking. He went on to make 7 appearances for FC Halifax Town.
He was released by Northampton at the end of the 2017–18 season, following their relegation.

Chorley

After a little over one month at Connah's Quay Nomads, Chorley announced on 28 April 2019 by Twitter, that Hanley had joined the club until the end of the season.

Hereford

Hanley joined National League North club Hereford on 2 August 2019 after a successful trial period.

Mossley

He signed for Mossley in November 2019.

Radcliffe

In January 2020 he joined Radcliffe.

International career

Hanley previously represented England U19, being called up for the first time in October 2012. He went on to earn 3 caps.
Hanley's grandfather was from Saint Kitts and Nevis. In November 2018, he was called up to Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team and made his debut on 18 November 2018 in a CONCACAF Nations League qualifier against Canada, as a starter.

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Personal life

In November 2015, Hanley was banned from driving for 14 months after being caught speeding by the police.