James Hooper (footballer)

James Hooper (born 10 February 1997) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a forward for Moreland City. He appeared in the Football League for Rochdale[3] and Carlisle United.

James Hooper
Personal information
Full name James Hooper[1]
Date of birth (1997-02-10) 10 February 1997[2]
Place of birth Wythenshawe, England
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Team information
Current team
 Moreland City
Number 9
Youth career
0000–2015 Rochdale
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Rochdale 2 (0)
2016 → FC United of Manchester (loan) 3 (1)
2016 → Stockport County (loan) 2 (0)
2017 Carlisle United 1 (0)
2017 FC United of Manchester 9 (1)
2017–2018 Radcliffe Borough
2018 Salford City 0 (0)
2018–2019 Chorley
2019 Radcliffe
2020 West Didsbury & Chorlton 3 (3)
2020 Altrincham
2020 Witton Albion (dual reg) 3 (2)
2020–2022 Witton Albion 18 (7)
2022 Atherton Collieries 6 (2)
2022 Workington 5 (2)
2022 Runcorn Linnets 13 (3)
2023– Moreland City 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:43, 2 May 2022 (UTC)

Playing career

Rochdale

Hooper turned professional at Rochdale in April 2015.[4] He scored 23 goals at youth team level in the 2014–15 season and was named as youth team Player of the Season, which reportedly attracted interested from Norwich City.[5] He made his debut in the Football League on 24 November, coming on for Donal McDermott 54 minutes into a 2–0 defeat to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium.[6]

Loans to FC United of Manchester and Stockport County

During his time at Rochdale he spent time on loan at both FC United and Stockport County.[7]

Carlisle United

On 14 March 2017, Hooper joined Carlisle United on a short-term deal.[8]

FC United of Manchester

He then joined FC United.

Radcliffe Borough

In 2017 he signed for Radcliffe Borough. He finished top goal scorer for Radcliffe in 2018 scoring 17 goals.[9]

Salford City

In July 2018 after appearing on trial for the club a number of times in pre-season friendlies, he signed on a one-year contract for Salford City.[10][11]

Chorley

In November 2018 he moved to Chorley.[12]

Radcliffe

In September 2019 he moved to Radcliffe.[13]

West Didsbury & Chorlton

After breaking his collarbone, he joined West Didsbury & Chorlton in January 2020 to regain his fitness, and scored three goals in three games with the club.[14]

Altrincham

In February 2020 he joined Altrincham on non-contract terms.[15]

Witton Albion

In February 2020 he joined Witton Albion on dual registration terms[16] and then joined the club on a permanent deal in August 2020.[17]

Atherton Collieries

In February 2022 he joined Atherton Collieries.[18]

Workington

On 26 July 2022, Hooper signed for Workington.[19]

Runcorn Linnets

On 21 September 2022, Hooper signed for Runcorn Linnets.[20]

Moreland City

On 3 January 2023, Hooper signed for Moreland City.[21]

Career statistics
Season Club Division League FA Cup League Cup Other[22] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2015–16[23]RochdaleLeague One2000000020
2016-17[24]Carlisle UnitedLeague Two1000000010
2018–19[25]Salford CityNational League0000000000
Career total 3000000030

References
  1. "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 57. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  2. "James Hooper". 11v11. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. "James Hooper". Soccerbase.com. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  4. Partington, Richard (30 April 2015). "Young Rochdale trio earn professional deals". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  5. Freezer, David (22 June 2015). "Rumour Mill: Hull striker Dame N'Doye and Rochdale youngster James Hooper attract interest from Norwich City". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  6. "Gillingham 1 - 0 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  7. "James Hooper Joins Stockport County On Loan". Rochdale AFC. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  8. "Carlisle United: Joe Ward and James Hooper signed on short-term deals". BBC Sport. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  9. "NEW SIGNING: Hooper joins The Boro". Radcliffe Borough FC. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  10. "James Hooper signs for Salford". Salford City FC. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  11. "England - J. Hooper - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  12. "James Hooper – Chorley FC". Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  13. "Saturday's transfer list - September 14th - The BetVictor Northern Premier". Archived from the original on 26 September 2019.
  14. "Player profile: James Hooper". North West Counties Football League. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  15. Flynn, Brian. "James Hooper Signs for the Robins". Altrincham F.C. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  16. "Duffus Becomes Second New Albion Signing". nonleague.today. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  17. "Hooper Returns To Wincham Park". Northern Premier League. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  18. Gordon, James (2 February 2021). "Atherton Collieries Reinforce Their Front Line". Northern Premier League. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  19. "PLAYER SIGNING: Hooper becomes a Red". www.workingtonafc.com. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  20. "PLAYER SIGNING: Hooper becomes a Red". www.runcornlinnetsfc.co.uk/. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  21. "NPLM Season Preview: Moreland City FC". www.footballvictoria.com.au/. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  22. Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
  23. "Games played by James Hooper in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  24. "Games played by James Hooper in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  25. "Games played by James Hooper in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
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