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Callum James Cooke (born 21 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
Key Information
Born in Peterlee, Cooke started his career with Middlesbrough, signing his first professional contract in June 2014. After loan spells with Crewe Alexandra and Blackpool, Cooke left Middlesbrough permanently in 2018 to sign with Peterborough United. Cooke spent a loan spell with Bradford City before moving there permanently in 2020. After two seasons with Bradford, he returned to the North East, signing for Hartlepool United in 2022. Cooke left Hartlepool in June 2024 but did not sign for another club until January 2025 when he moved to Morecambe on a short-term deal. He left Morecambe at the end of the 2024–25 season following the expiration of his contract.
He has also represented England at youth level, up until U18 level.
Career
[edit]Middlesbrough
[edit]Cooke began his career with Middlesbrough's Academy and he signed a professional contract with the club in June 2014.[3] He played for Middlesbrough U23s in two EFL Trophy ties in 2016, scoring one goal.[4]
In January 2017 Cooke joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan.[5] He made his professional debut on 4 February 2017 in a 4–0 defeat away at Exeter City,[6] then scored on his home debut in a 5–0 win over Grimsby Town on 11 February.[7] On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Cooke would be returning to his parent club.[8]
On 18 July 2017, Cooke joined League One club Blackpool on loan until the end of the season.[9]
Peterborough United
[edit]On 30 July 2018, Cooke signed for League One side Peterborough United on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[10]
He was transfer-listed by Peterborough United at the end of the 2018–19 season.[11] He moved on loan to Bradford City in August 2019 for the 2019–20 season.[12][13] His loan expired on 1 May 2020.[14] Cooke left Peterborough at the end of the 2019–20 season following the expiration of his contract.[15] In total, Cooke played 20 times for The Posh in all competitions, scoring once.
Bradford City
[edit]He returned to Bradford City in July 2020, signing a permanent two-year contract.[16] He made his first appearance as a permanent Bradford player was in an EFL Cup defeat against Bolton Wanderers on 5 September 2020. In November 2020, Cooke scored his first goal for the Bantams in a 3–0 home win against Southend United. In the 2020–21 season, Cooke made 38 appearances in all competitions for Bradford scoring three times.[17] Cooke was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[18] Including his loan spell with Bradford, Cooke made a total of 112 appearances in all competitions and scored six times for the club.
Hartlepool United
[edit]On 6 July 2022, following his departure from Bradford, Cooke decided to join League Two side Hartlepool United on a two-year deal.[19][20] Cooke scored his first Hartlepool goal in a 3–1 win against Harrogate Town in the FA Cup.[21] He scored his first league goal on Boxing Day in 2022 which was a late 25-yard free kick in a 2–1 win at Rochdale.[22][23]
In September 2023, it was announced that Cooke would be ruled out for several months due to an ankle injury sustained in training.[24] However, he returned to the Hartlepool side sooner than expected in November 2023 and was praised by Pools manager John Askey upon his return to the side.[25] Cooke provided all three assists in a 3–1 away win against York City early in his return to action.[26] He was released by Hartlepool United at the end of the 2023–24 season having made 76 appearances in his two seasons with the club, scoring 11 times.[27][28]
Morecambe
[edit]On 15 January 2025, Cooke signed a six-month contract with League Two club Morecambe.[29] At the end of the 2024–25 season, following Morecambe's relegation, Cooke's contract was not renewed.
In January 2026, still without a club, Cooke began training with his former side Hartlepool in order to regain fitness. Pools boss Nicky Featherstone told the local press: "He's wanting to go abroad, so it was just a case of helping him get fit, nothing more than that."[30]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 3 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Middlesbrough | 2015–16[31] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016–17[32] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18[33] | Championship | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Middlesbrough U23 | 2016–17[32] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2016–17[32] | League Two | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | 18 | 4 | |||
| Blackpool (loan) | 2017–18[33] | League One | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 34 | 2 |
| Peterborough United | 2018–19[34] | League One | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Bradford City (loan) | 2019–20[35] | League Two | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bradford City | 2020–21[17] | League Two | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 3 |
| 2021–22[36] | League Two | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2[a] | 0 | 47 | 3 | |
| Total | 76 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 85 | 6 | ||
| Hartlepool United | 2022–23[22] | League Two | 34 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 40 | 5 |
| 2023–24[28] | National League | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | 36 | 6 | |
| Total | 69 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 76 | 11 | ||
| Morecambe | 2024–25[37] | League Two | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Career total | 249 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 280 | 26 | ||
References
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- ^ "Exeter 4–0 Crewe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
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- ^ Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2017 Archived 16 May 2017 at the Wayback Machine, CreweAlex.net. Retrieved: 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Callum Cooke To Gain More League Experience On Loan". Middlesbrough F.C. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Posh Secure Cooke Signing". Peterborough United F.C. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
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- ^ "Midfielder Cooke signs for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 22 August 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Bradford City release loan trio and Mottley-Henry". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. May 2020. Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Peterborough United confirm Peterborough Telegraph story re six released players and the departure of the club's loan players". Peterborough Today. 11 June 2020.
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- ^ a b "Games played by Callum Cooke in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Six Bantams to depart". www.bradfordcityafc.com. 13 May 2022. Archived from the original on 13 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
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- ^ Joe Ramage (16 September 2023). "Hartlepool United dealt another major injury blow with ex-Bradford City midfielder set for lengthy spell out". Hartlepool Mail. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "The takeaways: Hartlepool United 2–2 Ebbsfleet – 'Like Zinedine Zidane' and how injuries impacted John Askey's system change as things still didn't work for Pools". Yahoo Sport. 13 November 2023. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ Stelling, Robbie (26 April 2024). "Hartlepool United's 2023/24 National League season end of term grades". Hartlepool Mail. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
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- ^ a b "Games played by Callum Cooke in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
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- ^ "Games played by Callum Cooke in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Callum Cooke in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
External links
[edit]- Callum Cooke at Soccerbase
- England profile at The Football Association
Callum Cooke
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Club career
Middlesbrough
Cooke began his career in Middlesbrough's academy, progressing through the youth ranks at the club based in his local region.[6] In June 2014, at the age of 17, Cooke signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough, agreeing to a three-year deal following his success with England's under-17 team at the European Championship.[3] During his development at the club, he featured for the under-23 side, including in EFL Trophy matches in 2016, and occasionally trained with the senior squad under manager Aitor Karanka.[7] To gain first-team experience, Cooke joined League Two club Crewe Alexandra on loan in January 2017.[8] He made 18 appearances, scoring 4 goals, with his professional debut coming on 4 February 2017 in a 4–0 away defeat to Exeter City and his first goal arriving in a 5–0 home win over Grimsby Town later that month; these contributions helped Crewe in their relegation battle.[2][9] Cooke then moved on a season-long loan to League One side Blackpool in July 2017. He adapted to the higher level, making 30 league appearances and scoring 2 goals, which aided Blackpool's mid-table finish.[2] Despite his loan progress, Cooke failed to break into Middlesbrough's first team, recording 0 senior appearances for the club. He departed permanently in the summer of 2018, transferring to Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee.[10]Peterborough United
On 30 July 2018, Callum Cooke completed a permanent transfer to Peterborough United from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year contract.[10][11] Cooke made his debut for Peterborough on 4 August 2018, substituting into a 2–1 League One home win over Bristol Rovers.[9] In the 2018–19 season, he recorded 13 league appearances and 1 goal, with his sole strike coming as a late substitute in a 4–2 victory against Gillingham on 22 September 2018.[12] His only other competitive outings that campaign included 5 EFL Cup appearances (1 assist), 1 FA Cup match, and 1 EFL Trophy game.[13] Cooke's time at Peterborough was marked by challenges, including an ankle injury sustained in September 2018 that ruled him out for 7–10 days, as well as stiff competition for midfield places under manager Steve Evans.[14] These factors limited him to just 3 starts in league play, with most contributions coming from the bench, and he was transfer-listed at the end of the 2018–19 season. He made no appearances in the 2019–20 campaign before moving on a season-long loan to Bradford City in August 2019.Bradford City
Cooke joined Bradford City on a season-long loan from Peterborough United in August 2019.[15] He made his debut for the club two days later, on 24 August 2019, in a 1–0 home defeat to Forest Green Rovers in League Two.[16] During the 2019–20 season, Cooke featured in 25 league matches, starting 18, and recorded 1 assist, though he did not score.[2] Following a successful loan spell, Cooke signed permanently with Bradford City on 25 July 2020, agreeing to a two-year contract upon the expiry of his Peterborough deal.[17] Over the subsequent two seasons (2020–21 and 2021–22), he became a regular in the League Two squad, making 76 appearances, scoring 5 goals, and providing 13 assists.[2] Notable contributions included a late penalty in a 1–0 victory over Leyton Orient on 23 February 2021, which helped extend Bradford's winning run to three matches. As a creative central midfielder, Cooke was valued for his vision, passing accuracy, and ability to influence games from midfield, ranking among the team's most productive creators statistically during his tenure.[18] He quickly became a fan favorite, with supporters expressing delight at his permanent arrival through widespread positive social media reactions.[19] Despite interest in extending his stay, Bradford City opted not to renew his contract, leading to his release on 13 May 2022.[20]Hartlepool United
On 6 July 2022, Callum Cooke signed a two-year contract with Hartlepool United as a free agent following his release from Bradford City.[21] Cooke quickly established himself in the Hartlepool midfield during the 2022–23 League Two season, making 34 league appearances and scoring four goals, including the equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Stockport County on the final day that briefly kept relegation hopes alive.[22][23] He also netted his first goal for the club in a 3–1 FA Cup second-round victory over Harrogate Town on 26 November 2022, contributing to their progression to the third round.[24] Despite these efforts, Hartlepool finished 23rd and were relegated to the National League.[25] In the 2023–24 National League campaign, Cooke remained a consistent presence, featuring in 35 matches and adding five goals alongside six assists, with a standout performance delivering three assists in a 3–1 away win at York City on 18 November 2023.[22][26] Over his two seasons at the club, he made 75 appearances and scored 10 goals across all competitions, providing steady creativity and leadership in midfield amid the team's mid-table finish of 12th.[22][27] Cooke departed Hartlepool as a free agent upon the expiry of his contract in summer 2024, as the club opted not to renew amid ongoing squad rebuilding.[28]Morecambe
On 15 January 2025, Callum Cooke joined Morecambe on a short-term contract until the end of the 2024–25 season, signing as a free agent after leaving Hartlepool United.[4][29] The move reunited him with League Two football amid Morecambe's precarious position near the foot of the table, where he was expected to bolster the midfield options during a critical relegation fight.[29] Cooke made his debut for Morecambe three days later, substituting into a 0–1 home league defeat against Crewe Alexandra on 18 January 2025.[30] Over the remainder of the campaign, he went on to make 18 appearances in League Two, primarily operating in central midfield and providing energy in both defensive and attacking transitions.[30] His only goal for the club arrived on 1 February 2025, contributing to a 4–2 home win over Fleetwood Town in the Lancashire derby, a rare highlight in an otherwise challenging spell.[30][31] Despite Cooke's efforts, Morecambe could not avoid relegation, finishing 24th in League Two and dropping into the National League for the 2025–26 season.[32] The club confirmed on 5 May 2025 that Cooke would not receive a new contract as part of their retained list announcement, with his deal officially expiring on 30 June 2025.[33] As of November 2025, Cooke remains a free agent, actively seeking his next opportunity in professional football.[1]International youth career
Under-16 career
Cooke earned his first call-up to the England under-16 national team in September 2012, at the age of 15, ahead of the Victory Shield tournament.[34] He featured as a substitute in the opening match against Northern Ireland on 27 September 2012, entering in the second half and scoring twice to help secure a 5–0 victory at Stangmore Park in Dungannon.[34][35] Cooke went on to make further appearances in the Victory Shield, including against Wales on 1 November 2012 (a 1–0 win) and Scotland on 29 November 2012 (a 1–0 win), where he provided the assist for Giorgio Rasulo's winning goal at Pirelli Stadium.[34][36] These matches contributed to England's triumph in the tournament, with Cooke totaling four caps and two goals at the under-16 level during the 2012–13 season.[34] During his time with the under-16s, Cooke developed alongside promising talents such as Dominic Solanke, Patrick Roberts, and Jonjoe Kenny, honing his skills as a central midfielder with an emphasis on passing accuracy and vision on the pitch.[37] He transitioned to the under-17 squad in early 2013, marking the end of his under-16 international career.[3]Under-17 career
Cooke earned 18 caps for the England under-17 team between 2013 and 2014, during which he scored two goals. His international youth career at this level culminated in a key role during the qualifying campaign and the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship finals in Malta, where he featured in all five tournament matches.[38] In the group stage, he came off the bench in victories over Malta (3–0) and Turkey (4–1), and started in the 0–2 loss against the Netherlands.[38] Cooke substituted into the semi-final against Portugal, which England won 2–0 with goals from Dominic Solanke and Patrick Roberts, securing their place in the final.[39] In the final on 21 May 2014, England defeated the Netherlands 4–1 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw, claiming their second European under-17 title.[40] Cooke entered as a substitute and successfully converted his spot-kick during the shoot-out, contributing to the triumph alongside teammates including future senior internationals Joe Gomez, Dominic Solanke, and Lewis Cook.[40][41] His performances earned him recognition as an "Euro hero."[3] The victory provided a significant boost to Cooke's career, leading to a three-year professional contract with Middlesbrough shortly after the tournament.[3]Under-18 career
Callum Cooke earned three caps for the England under-18 team during the 2014–15 season, scoring no goals.[42][43][44] His international youth career at this level began with call-ups for a September 2014 double-header of friendlies against the Netherlands in Bury, Greater Manchester.[45][46] Cooke started in the first match on 3 September, a 4–1 victory, and came on as a late substitute in the second on 5 September, which England won 3–1.[45][46] These appearances marked his debut at under-18 level, following his prominent role in England's triumphant 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship campaign.[42] Later that month, on 24 September, Cooke featured in a friendly against Italy in Caorle, where he generated a notable chance but could not convert, as England fell to a 2–0 defeat.[47][43] Cooke's involvement remained limited thereafter, as he was initially selected for a November 2014 double-header against Poland but ultimately withdrew and was replaced by Marcus Rashford.[48] This reflected growing demands from his club commitments at Middlesbrough, where he was establishing himself in the under-21 and under-18 setups amid a gradual shift toward senior opportunities.[49] No further call-ups followed, and Cooke did not progress to higher England youth levels or senior international football.[48]Career statistics
Club statistics
Callum Cooke's senior club career encompasses 249 appearances and 22 goals across various English leagues and cup competitions as of November 2025.[2] The following table provides a season-by-season summary of his appearances and goals, primarily in league play, aggregated by club:| Club | Season | League | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2016–2018 | Championship / League One | 0 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2016–2017 | League Two | 18 | 4 |
| Blackpool (loan) | 2017–2018 | League One | 30 | 2 |
| Peterborough United | 2018–2020 | League One | 13 | 1 |
| Bradford City | 2019–2020 | League Two | 25 | 0 |
| Bradford City | 2020–2021 | League Two | 34 | 3 |
| Bradford City | 2021–2022 | League Two | 42 | 2 |
| Hartlepool United | 2022–2023 | League Two | 34 | 4 |
| Hartlepool United | 2023–2024 | National League | 35 | 5 |
| Morecambe | 2024–2025 | League Two | 18 | 1 |
International statistics
Cooke earned 25 caps for England youth teams, scoring 4 goals in total, with no senior international appearances recorded. His contributions were primarily at the under-17 level, where he was part of the squad that won the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[51]| Youth Level | Appearances | Goals | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| England U16 | 4 | 2 | 2012–2013 |
| England U17 | 18 | 2 | 2013–2014 |
| England U18 | 3 | 0 | 2014–2015 |
| Total | 25 | 4 | - |