James Hooper (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Hooper | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Wythenshawe, England | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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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, correct as of 12:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC) | |||
James Hooper (born 10 February 1997) is an English semi-professional footballer. He plays as a forward for Witton Albion. James has also played for teams like Rochdale and Carlisle United in the Football League.
Contents
- James Hooper's Football Journey
- Starting at Rochdale
- Moving to Carlisle United
- Playing for FC United of Manchester
- Time at Radcliffe Borough
- Joining Salford City
- Moving to Chorley
- Second Spell at Radcliffe
- Playing for West Didsbury & Chorlton
- Brief Time at Altrincham
- First Stint at Witton Albion
- Playing for Atherton Collieries
- Time at Workington
- Joining Runcorn Linnets
- Playing in Australia for Moreland City
- Return to Runcorn Linnets
- Second Return to Witton Albion
- Career Statistics Summary
James Hooper's Football Journey
Starting at Rochdale
James became a professional footballer at Rochdale in April 2015. He was a top scorer for their youth team, scoring 23 goals in the 2014–15 season. This earned him the 'Youth Team Player of the Season' award. His talent even caught the eye of other clubs. James played his first game in the Football League on 24 November.
Loan Spells to Gain Experience
While at Rochdale, James spent time on loan to other clubs. He played for FC United of Manchester and Stockport County. These loans helped him gain more experience on the field.
Moving to Carlisle United
On 14 March 2017, James joined Carlisle United. He signed a short-term deal with the club.
Playing for FC United of Manchester
After his time at Carlisle, James then joined FC United of Manchester. He played nine games for them, scoring one goal.
Time at Radcliffe Borough
In 2017, James signed with Radcliffe Borough. He had a great season in 2018, becoming Radcliffe's top goal scorer with 17 goals.
Joining Salford City
In July 2018, James signed a one-year contract with Salford City. He had played for them a few times during pre-season friendly matches.
Moving to Chorley
In November 2018, James made a move to play for Chorley.
Second Spell at Radcliffe
In September 2019, James returned to play for Radcliffe.
Playing for West Didsbury & Chorlton
After recovering from a collarbone injury, James joined West Didsbury & Chorlton in January 2020. He quickly found his form, scoring three goals in just three games.
Brief Time at Altrincham
In February 2020, James joined Altrincham. He played for them on non-contract terms.
First Stint at Witton Albion
Also in February 2020, James joined Witton Albion. He first played for them on a dual registration. Then, in August 2020, he joined the club permanently. He played 21 games for Witton Albion, scoring 9 goals.
Playing for Atherton Collieries
In February 2022, James moved to play for Atherton Collieries. He scored 2 goals in 6 appearances.
Time at Workington
On 26 July 2022, James signed to play for Workington. He scored 2 goals in 5 games for the club.
Joining Runcorn Linnets
On 21 September 2022, James signed with Runcorn Linnets. He played 13 games and scored 3 goals for them.
Playing in Australia for Moreland City
On 3 January 2023, James Hooper signed for Moreland City. This team is located in Australia. He played 19 games and scored 3 goals while there.
Return to Runcorn Linnets
In October 2023, James came back to England. He rejoined Runcorn Linnets for a second time. He played 19 more games and scored 2 goals.
Second Return to Witton Albion
On 10 September 2024, James Hooper returned to Witton Albion. This marks his second time playing for the club.
Career Statistics Summary
Here is a summary of James Hooper's professional career statistics in the Football League:
| Season | Club | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2015–16 | Rochdale | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Carlisle United | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Salford City | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
