# Brandon Haunstrup

Brandon Neil Haunstrup (born 26 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Gateshead.

## Career
### Portsmouth

Born in Waterlooville, Haunstrup progressed through Portsmouth's youth categories. He was offered a two-year scholarship contract on 3 July 2013.
On 7 January 2015, Haunstrup joined Bognor Regis Town on a youth experience loan. He made his debut for the club a day later, starting in a 3–4 away loss against Leatherhead;
On 25 June 2015, Haunstrup signed a one-year professional deal with Portsmouth, being promoted to the main squad. He made his professional debut on 12 August, starting in a 2–1 Football League Cup home win against Derby County. On 13 April 2016, his contract was extended until the summer of 2017.
Having played against them in a pre-season friendly in July 2016, on 19 October 2016 it was announced that Haunstrup would join National League team Sutton United on loan for one month. On 22 October, Haunstrup made his first appearance for Sutton as a substitute in a 1–1 away draw against Southport. He made his first full appearance for Sutton three days later on 25 October, in a 2–2 draw at home against Maidstone United.
On 8 June 2017, Haunstrup signed a new one-year contract at Pompey with the club holding an option for a further 12 months. At the end of the 2017–18 season, the club took up the option and extended his contract for a further year. Following a successful breakthrough season, in which he made 20 appearances in all competitions, the club further rewarded Haunstrup with a new two-year contract, running until the summer of 2020.

### Kilmarnock

On 22 July 2020, Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock announced that they had signed Haunstrup on a two-year deal.

### Cambridge United

On 6 July 2022, Haunstrup returned to England to join League One club Cambridge United on a two-year deal. On 19 April 2024, Haunstrup joined Gateshead on loan until the end of the season On 1 May 2024, Cambridge announced the player would be released when his contract expired.

### Gateshead

On 13 August 2024, Haunstrup re-joined Gateshead on a one-year deal.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 20 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Portsmouth | 2015–16 | League Two | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 2016–17 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 2017–18 | League One | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 2018–19 | League One | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 2019–20 | League One | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Portsmouth | Total | Total | 32 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 57 | 1 |
| Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 2014–15 | Isthmian Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sutton United (loan) | 2016–17 | National League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kilmarnock | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Kilmarnock | 2021–22 | Scottish Championship | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kilmarnock | Total | Total | 44 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| Cambridge United | 2022–23 | League One | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cambridge United | 2023–24 | League One | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cambridge United | Total | Total | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Gateshead (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 89 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 135 | 2 |
* ↑ Appearance(s) in Scottish Premiership play-offs
* ↑ Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup

## Honours

Portsmouth
* EFL League Two: 2016–17
* EFL Trophy: 2018–19