George Cooper (footballer, born 2002)

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George Cooper
Personal information
Full name Frank George Cooper [1]
Date of birth (2002-10-25) 25 October 2002 (age 21) [1]
Place of birth England [1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Kidderminster Harriers
(on loan from Mansfield Town)
Youth career
Mansfield Town
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021– Mansfield Town 2 (0)
2021–2022 → Kettering Town (loan) 24 (2)
2022–2023 → Kettering Town (loan) 38 (3)
2024– → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:47, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

Frank George Cooper (born 25 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kidderminster Harriers on loan from EFL League One club Mansfield Town.

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Playing career

Cooper turned professional at Mansfield Town in May 2021 after impressing academy manager Richard Cooper with his consistent performances. [2] He made his senior debut on 31 August under the stewardship of Nigel Clough, coming on for Tyrese Sinclair as a 77th-minute substitute in a 3–1 defeat at Harrogate Town in the EFL Trophy. [3] He was handed a full debut on 5 October, in a 2–1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday at Field Mill, and was described as "impressive" in Mansfield-based newspaper Chad. [4] On 1 December, he joined Kettering Town – who were coached by former Mansfield manager Paul Cox – of the National League North on an initial one-month loan. [5] [6] He scored a goal from 30-yards in a 4–0 victory at Leamington on 18 December. [7] He added another goal with a header in a 3–0 win over Curzon Ashton at Latimer Park on 15 January. [8] New manager Ian Culverhouse ensured Cooper's loan was extended after he scored two goals in eight appearances. [9] [10] He was absent throughout March due to injury. [11] He was named as man of the match playing in the central role of a back three during a 1–0 home win over Gloucester City on 15 April. [12] Speaking five days later, Cooper stated that he was enjoying his time at the club: "I love the place to be fair and, for my development, I have learnt so much and I am still learning week in and week out. It's massive for me to come and play men's football and get quite a lot of game time." [13] He made a total of 24 appearances for Kettering in the 2021–22 season, scoring two goals. [1] Mansfield opted to extend his contract at the end of the season. [14] In June 2022, Cooper returned to Kettering Town on loan. [15]

In August 2024, Cooper joined National League North side Kidderminster Harriers on an initial one-month loan deal. [16]

Personal life

As of October 2021, Cooper was studying sports science at Nottingham Trent University's Mansfield campus. [17]

Career statistics

As of match played 7 May 2022
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Mansfield Town 2021–22 [18] League Two 0000003 [lower-alpha 1] 030
Kettering Town (loan) 2021–22 [1] National League North 242000000242
Career total242000030272
  1. ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Mansfield Town

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 George Cooper at Soccerway
  2. ↑ Lomas, John (4 May 2021). "Teen trio sign first pro contracts with Mansfield Town". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "%competition_name% (Sky Sports)". Sky Sports. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  4. ↑ Lomas, John (5 October 2021). "Late,late Sheffield Wednesday strike sinks battling Mansfield Town". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. ↑ "George Cooper & Josh Scott Head Out On Loan". www.stagsnet.net. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Lomas, John (1 December 2021). "Talented young Stags trio head out on loan as squad gets back to almost full strength at last". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Dunham, Jon (19 December 2021). "Ramshaw's delight as Kettering Town return to winning ways". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  8. ↑ Dunham, Jon (16 January 202). "Kettering Town boss Cox excited for second half of the season". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  9. ↑ "George Cooper | Kettering Town Football Club". www.ketteringtownfc.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  10. ↑ Dunham, Jon (1 February 2022). "Culverhouse still hoping to add new faces as Kettering Town face Southport". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  11. ↑ Dunham, Jon (16 March 2022). "Mixed feelings for Daly after his Kettering Town debut". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  12. ↑ Dunham, Jon (15 April 2022). "Kettering Town 1 Gloucester City 0 - Jon Dunham's verdict". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  13. ↑ Dunham, Jon (20 April 2022). "Our belief is massive, says Kettering Town loanee Cooper". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  14. ↑ Lomas, John (11 May 2022). "Mansfield Town begin summer clear-out with release of six young players". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  15. ↑ "COOP's RETURNS". www.ketteringtownfc.com. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  16. ↑ "Harriers bag Stag". harriers.co.uk. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  17. ↑ Ball, Jon (13 October 2021). "University's delight as students play for Mansfield Town". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  18. ↑ "Games played by George Cooper in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  19. ↑ https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2024/april/boss-character-was-central-to-promotion/ [ bare URL ]


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