George Cooper (footballer, born 2002)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frank George Cooper[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 October 2002[1] | ||
| Place of birth | England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Mansfield Town | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mansfield Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Mansfield Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 24 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 38 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:30, 11 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Frank George Cooper (born 25 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Mansfield Town.
Playing career
[edit]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]
Personal life
[edit]As of October 2021, Cooper was studying sports science at Nottingham Trent University's Mansfield campus.[16]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 7 May 2022
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mansfield Town | 2021–22[17] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kettering Town (loan) | 2021–22[1] | National League North | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Career total | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | ||
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
[edit]Mansfield Town
- EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e George Cooper at Soccerway
- ^ Lomas, John (4 May 2021). "Teen trio sign first pro contracts with Mansfield Town". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "%competition_name% (Sky Sports)". Sky Sports. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ Lomas, John (5 October 2021). "Late,late Sheffield Wednesday strike sinks battling Mansfield Town". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "George Cooper & Josh Scott Head Out On Loan". www.stagsnet.net. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dunham, Jon (19 December 2021). "Ramshaw's delight as Kettering Town return to winning ways". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Dunham, Jon (16 January 202). "Kettering Town boss Cox excited for second half of the season". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "George Cooper | Kettering Town Football Club". www.ketteringtownfc.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Dunham, Jon (1 February 2022). "Culverhouse still hoping to add new faces as Kettering Town face Southport". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Dunham, Jon (16 March 2022). "Mixed feelings for Daly after his Kettering Town debut". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Dunham, Jon (15 April 2022). "Kettering Town 1 Gloucester City 0 - Jon Dunham's verdict". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Dunham, Jon (20 April 2022). "Our belief is massive, says Kettering Town loanee Cooper". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "COOP's RETURNS". www.ketteringtownfc.com. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ Ball, Jon (13 October 2021). "University's delight as students play for Mansfield Town". www.chad.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Games played by George Cooper in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2024/april/boss-character-was-central-to-promotion/