Jacqui Hand


Jacqueline Anne Hand is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for Basel and the New Zealand national team.

College career

Hand played for the Colorado College Tigers in the United States.

Club career

On 28 September 2024, Hand was announced at Sheffield United.

International career

Hand made her international debut for New Zealand in their 1–5 loss to Canada in October 2021. She scored her first goal in November 2021 in a friendly match against South Korea, which they lost 2–1.
Hand was selected as part of New Zealand's squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. She provided the assist for Hannah Wilkinson's goal in the Ferns' 1–0 victory in the opening match against Norway, in what would be their first ever win at the World Cup finals.
Hand was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.27 November 2021Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea1–01–2Friendly
2.10 July 2023McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand2–02–0Friendly
3.10 February 2024FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa1–06–02024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
4.13 February 2024FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa1–05–02024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
5.16 February 2024FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa2–07–12024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
6.16 February 2024FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa4–07–12024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
7.19 February 2024FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa1–011–12024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
8.6 April 2024Rugby League Park, Christchurch, New Zealand2–04–0Friendly
9.3 June 2025Estadio Nuevo Mirador, Algeciras, Spain2–12–1Friendly