Paul Hanlon, born in Scotland on 20 January 1990 (age 36), is a central defender with Raith Rovers, where he wears the No 4 shirt. His current market value is around £85,000, according to Transfermarkt.
Hanlon’s career is overwhelmingly tied to Hibernian. Early loan experience helped move him from prospect to first-team defender, but it was at Easter Road that he became a long-term fixture: 453 league appearances, 22 league goals and 17 seasons is not a passing association. His most productive league campaign came in 2014–15, when he scored four times in 31 appearances.
That sort of longevity tends to be earned quietly rather than announced. Hanlon was never a Celtic storyline, but he was a familiar opponent in Scottish football for years – experienced, steady, and very much part of the Hibs furniture. There are worse professional summaries, and plenty louder ones with less substance behind them.
At Raith Rovers, he has remained relevant rather than merely attached to a squad list. In 2025–26 he made 32 league appearances and scored two goals, with 33 appearances and two goals in all competitions, including a Scottish Cup outing.
Hanlon’s career has been shaped by one long Hibernian spell, followed by a later role at Raith Rovers where he has continued to play regularly. It is a solid Scottish career, built mainly on durability and usefulness at centre-half.
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