George Iain Cooper (born 30 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Auckland United. He started his career at Crewe Alexandra, having come through their academy.
Career Crewe Alexandra Cooper graduated through the Crewe Alexandra Academy to sign a three-year professional contract in April 2014. Aged 17, he made his first team debut for Crewe Alexandra on 2 September 2014, replacing Bradden Inman 71 minutes into a 3–0 defeat to Rochdale in a Football League Trophy first round match. On 26 September 2014, Cooper made his first league appearance for Crewe Alexandra in a 6–1 defeat at the hands of Milton Keynes Dons. On 11 October 2014, he scored his first goal for Crewe in a 2–1 victory over Coventry City.
In April 2017, Crewe triggered a contract extension clause keeping Cooper at Crewe until June 2018.
Peterborough United In January 2018, he signed for Peterborough United on a three-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He scored on his Peterborough debut, in a 3–0 win against Oldham Athletic.
Plymouth Argyle (loan) On 29 August 2019, Cooper joined League Two side Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan deal. He played the majority of the season at left wing-back, and finished the season with a recorded 12 assists, as Argyle were promoted to League One.
Upon his return to Peterborough, Cooper was transfer-listed and left out of Posh's 'Salary Cap Squad', along with George Boyd, Jason Naismith and Louis Reed.
Plymouth Argyle On 2 September 2020, Cooper re-joined Argyle, this time permanently, for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year contract.
Chesterfield On 27 June 2022, Cooper's contract at Plymouth Argyle was cancelled by mutual consent and he subsequently joined Chesterfield on a free transfer.
Warrington Rylands On 24 February 2023, Cooper signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Warrington Rylands.
Preston Lions On 19 June 2023, Cooper signed for National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 club Preston Lions.
Return to England A year later, in June 2024, Cooper returned to English non-league football, signing for North West Counties Football League Premier Division side West Didsbury & Chorlton.
In October 2025, he joined Northern Premier League Division One West club Kidsgrove Athletic. The following month, he joined Nantwich Town.
Auckland United In March 2026, Cooper joined NRFL Premier club Auckland United.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrewe Alexandra2014–15League One2232000102532015–16League One2711010103012016–17League Two46920203153102017–18League Two271301030341Total1221480408114215Peterborough United2017–18League One1320000001322018–19League One212201051293Total344201051425Plymouth Argyle (loan)2019–20League Two273200020313Plymouth Argyle2020–21League One1211020211722021–22League One1010100030Total131203021202Chesterfield2022–23National League8010000090Career total190201508019324425
Honours Individual League One Apprentice Award: 2014–15
References
External links
George Cooper at My Football Data