Brandon Neil Haunstrup (born 26 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for AFC Totton.
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.
In June 2025, Haunstrup joined AFC Totton ahead of their first ever season in National League South.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPortsmouth2015–16League Two10102010502016–17League Two00000010102017–18League One1601010202002018–19League One500010601202019–20League One100213040191Total3204170140571Bognor Regis Town (loan)2014–15Isthmian Premier Division1000000010Sutton United (loan)2016–17National League3000000030Kilmarnock2020–21Scottish Premiership2702030213412021–22Scottish Championship170105010240Total440308031581Cambridge United2022–23League One50002010802023–24League One3020002070Total80202030150Gateshead (loan)2023–24National League1000000010Career total890911702011352
Honours Portsmouth EFL League Two: 2016–17 EFL Trophy: 2018–19
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