George Cooper (footballer, born 1996)
George Iain Cooper (born 30 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Plymouth Argyle. He started his career at Crewe Alexandra, having come through their academy. Career. Crewe Alexandra. Cooper graduated through the Crewe Alexandra Academy to sign a three-year professional contract in April 2014. Aged 17, he made his first team debut for Crewe Alexandra on 2 September 2014, replacing Bradden Inman 71 minutes into a 3–0 defeat to Rochdale in a Football League Trophy first round match. On 26 September 2014, Cooper made his first league  appearance for Crewe Alexandra in a 6–1 defeat at the hands of Milton Keynes Dons. On 11 October 2014, he scored his first goal for Crewe in a 2–1 victory over Coventry City. In April 2017, Crewe triggered a contract extension clause keeping Cooper at Crewe until June 2018. Peterborough United. In January 2018, he signed for Peterborough United on a three-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee. He scored on his Peterborough debut, in a 3–0 win against Oldham Athletic. Plymouth Argyle (loan). On 29 August 2019, Cooper joined League Two side Plymouth Argyle on a  season-long loan deal. He played the majority of the season at left wing-back, and finished the season with a recorded 12 assists, as Argyle were promoted to League One. Upon his return to Peterborough, Cooper was transfer-listed and left out of Posh's 'Salary Cap Squad', along with George Boyd, Jason Naismith and Louis Reed. Plymouth Argyle. On 2 September 2020, Cooper re-joined Argyle, this time permanently, for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year contract. Honours. Individual