Tuva Hansen is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a defender for West Ham United and the Norway national team.
She has studied to become an occupational therapist.
Her big idol is Maren Mjelde, the captain of norwergian national team.
She suffers from endometriosis, a medical condition that can affect her performance during menstruation. She talks about this condition to raise awareness about its issues.
Besides football, she also loves to play padel.
Her father Hugo Hansen was also a professional player.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a condition that is frequently discussed in the world of women’s football. Many footballers who suffer from this disease are very open about it, sharing their experiences. What is it like to live with such a painful condition while also being a professional athlete, where your body is expected to perform at its peak?
Tuva Hansen has confirmed speculation that her time at Bayern Munich is coming to an end. The Norwegian international will now try her luck in the WSL.
Periods can be very painful, which complicates the lives of many women. What if you also have endometriosis and are a top athlete?
| Bundesliga | 2× |
| Toppserien | 2× |
| Norwegian Women's Cup | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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present
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West Ham United | ||
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2023
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2026
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Bayern MĂĽnich | 51 | 0 |
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2022
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2021
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Brann | 32 | 1 |
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2020
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2015
|
Klepp | 126 | 2 |
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2015
-
2014
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Arna-Bjørnar | 10 | 0 |
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2014
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2013
|
Klepp | 8 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
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2017
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present
|
Norway | 57 | 2 |
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2019
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2015
|
Norway U23 | 13 | 0 |
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2016
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2014
|
Norway U19 | 32 | 2 |
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2014
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2013
|
Norway U17 | 10 | 3 |
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2013
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2012
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Norway U16 | 14 | 2 |
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2012
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2011
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Norway U15 | 6 | 1 |