About James Hanson

James Robert Hanson (born 9 November 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Grimsby Town.

After playing youth football for Huddersfield Town and Bradford City, Hanson began his career in semi-professional non-league football, playing for Eccleshill United and Guiseley. He turned professional after re-signing with Bradford City in 2009. As of February 2016 James Hanson had made over 300 appearances for Bradford City, scoring 84 goals in the process.