Brandon Hanlan

Charlton Athletic

Hanlan joined the academy at Charlton Athletic in November 2012, and signed a two-year contract extension in April 2016. He impressed manager Russell Slade during pre-season friendly games. He made his first-team debut as an 84th-minute substitute for Kevin Foley in a 2–0 defeat to Bury at Gigg Lane in a League One match on 6 August 2016. He went on to feature a total of 15 times for the Addicks in the 2016–17 campaign, whilst also playing for Jason Euell's U23 side. On 20 January 2017, he joined National League club Bromley on a one-month loan. He scored four goals in eight games for Neil Smith's Ravens. On 31 August 2017, Hanlan joined Colchester United on loan until 14 January. Charlton manager Karl Robinson said it was important for the player's development to find gametime at the Colchester Community Stadium rather playing "10 minutes here, 15 minutes there" at The Valley. Hanlan made his League Two debut as a substitute on 12 September and scored in the 1–1 draw with Chesterfield. He scored twice in his first three appearances for the U's, though did not find the net in his remaining 17 before he fell out of favour after manager John McGreal switched to 3–4–3 and 4–3–3 formations. On 1 February, Hanlan rejoined Bromley on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season. He played at Wembley Stadium in the 2018 FA Trophy final after entering the game as a 68th-minute substitute for Louis Dennis; the match ended in a 1–1 draw and Hanlan scored in the…

Hanlan has been described as a nimble and powerful forward, able to hold the ball up well and score goals.

As of match played 24 April 2025

Bromley

FA Trophy runner-up: 2017–18 Individual

Gillingham Young Player of the Season: 2018–19