James Hooper (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Hooper[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 1997[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Wythenshawe, England | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Witton Albion | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –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 | 19 | (3) |
| 2023–2024 | Runcorn Linnets | 19 | (2) |
| 2024– | Witton Albion | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC) | |||
James Hooper (born 10 February 1997) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a forward for Witton Albion. He appeared in the Football League for Rochdale[3] and Carlisle United.
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]
Return to Runcorn
In October 2023, Hooper returned to England, rejoining Runcorn Linnets.[22]
Return to Witton Albion
On 10 September 2024, Hooper returned to Witton Albion.[23]
