Overview

• Hansen suffered a severe concussion at age 16 during an aerial duel for Norway’s U17 team that left her unconscious and diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.
• Now 27 and a Bayern Munich starter, she still struggles to recall most of her childhood and encounters daily memory challenges.
• The long-term effects of her injury have prompted Hansen to adopt a present-focused outlook and embrace life with less seriousness.
• She has started all matches at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, helping Norway secure two wins and positioning them to clinch the group lead against Iceland.
• Hansen uses occupational therapy principles and regular memory exercises in hopes of gradually restoring some of her lost recollections.