Career
During his active career he played for Östers IF and Brann as a midfielder. Hailing from Växjö, Hansson started his career for the local club Östers IF, and played for the team in Allsvenskan. Hansson transferred to Brann in 1992, where his father January Hansson was assistant coach, and played 20 matches and scored three goals for Brann in Tippeligaen.
Hansson later played for Sogndal and Jonsereds IF, before he retired in 1996 due to a knee-injury.
Like his father, Hansson has worked as assistant coach of Brann, but he decided to resign from his position after the 2012-season.