René Toft Hansen

René Toft Hansen (born 1 November 1984) is a Danish professional handballer for Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold and the Denmark national team. He is the oldest of 5 siblings, all of which are handball players: His brother Henrik, who also plays for the Denmark national team, and the three younger siblings: Allan Toft Hansen (da) of Mors-Thy Håndbold, Majbritt Toft Hansen of Viborg HK and Jeanette Toft Hansen. All five siblings play on the pivot position.

Career
Hansen had his first game with the Denmark national team in 2005.

Hansen is European Champion with the Danes, after winning the 2012 Championship in Serbia, defeating the host nation in the final, 21–19. Also, he won the silver medal at the World Men's Handball Championship in 2013 in Spain (after losing to Spain 35–19) and in 2011 in Sweden (after losing to France in the overtime 35–37)

Hansen moved to THW Kiel for the 2012–2013 season. He was named the new captain for THW Kiel beginning in the 2015–16 season, after Filip Jícha's transfer to FC Barcelona.

Individual awards

 * All-Star Line Player of the European Championship: 2012
 * Best Defender of the EHF Champions League: 2015

Honours

 * Danish Championship:
 * 2009, 2011, 2012
 * 2007, 2010, 2021
 * 2022
 * Danish Cup:
 * 2011
 * German Championship:
 * 2013, 2014, 2015
 * German Cup:
 * 2013