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Liam David Ian Cooper (born 30 August 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday. Born in England, he played for the Scotland national team. Cooper came through the youth academy at Hull City before making his debut with the first team at the age of 16. He spent time on loan at Carlisle United and Huddersfield Town, before moving to Chesterfield in 2012. He won promotion to League One with the Spireites in 2014 before joining Leeds United later that year. He played over 200 games for the Yorkshire club, captaining them to promotion to the Premier League in 2020. Cooper made his senior debut for the Scotland national team in 2019, having previously played for the under-17s and under-19s during his time at Hull City. He represented the side at UEFA Euro 2020 and UEFA Euro 2024.
Career
- 1991Born
- 2008Joined Hull City A.F.C.
- 2008Joined Scotland national under-17 football team
- 2009Joined Scotland national under-19 football team
- 2011Joined Carlisle United F.C.
- 2011Joined Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
- 2012Joined Chesterfield F.C.
- 2013Joined Chesterfield F.C.
- 2014Joined Leeds United F.C.
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Kingston upon Hull
- •Citizenship: United Kingdom
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
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Q & A: Leeds United’s Liam Cooper, Ben White And Mateusz Klich Sonno (fGgSJ74hyF)
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Liam Cooper welcomes Harry Gray as Leeds United loanee faces early Sheffield Wednesday test
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Liam Cooper's three-word welcome as Harry Gray joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan and faces early fitness test
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Liam Cooper's three-word response as Harry Gray seals Sheffield Wednesday loan and faces early test
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Liam Cooper's three-word response to Harry Gray transfer as Leeds United youngster handed early test
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'Our club' - Ayling & Cooper among many messages for emotional Leeds exit Struijk
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'Hopefully' - Liam Cooper outlines Sheffield Wednesday targets after signing new contract
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'I'm absolutely delighted' - Liam Cooper signs new Sheffield Wednesday deal as contract length revealed
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William "Billy" Cooper Obituary (2026) - Churubusco, IN - Sheets & Childs Funeral Home
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