About Jake Southern-Cooper

Jake Cooper (born 2 January 2001), also known as Jake Southern-Cooper, is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for the National League club Altrincham.

Cooper began his career with Sheffield United before joining Rotherham United's academy. He made his senior debut in the 2019–20 EFL Trophy, and spent time on loan at Gateshead, Hartlepool United and Darlington, before joining Altrincham, also on loan, in February 2022. Cooper was born in England and has been involved with Republic of Ireland squads at youth level.