Deanna Cooper
Deanna Cooper (born 20 June 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Reading. She previously played for the Gillingham, Brighton & Hove Albion, London Bees and Chelsea.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Deanna Cooper | ||
Date of birth | 20 June 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Chatham, Kent, England | ||
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Reading | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2014 | Gillingham | ||
2014–2016 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
2016 | London Bees | ||
2017–2020 | Chelsea | 15 | (0) |
2020– | Reading | 0 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:53, 17 July 2020 (UTC) |
Playing career
London Bees
Cooper played for London Bees during the 2016 FA WSL season. Playing primarily as a centreback defender, she scored 1 goal in her 11 appearances for the club.[1] During the first round of the 2016 FA WSL Cup, she scored an equaliser against former champions Chelsea which resulted in a penalty shootout and win for the Bees.[2][3]
Chelsea
Cooper signed with Chelsea in February 2017.[1] Of her signing, she said, "It is a dream of mine to join a pro club so to be here is an amazing feeling. I have worked my way through the ranks and am delighted to have done enough to earn a contract with Chelsea."[1] Cooper was a starting defender in 8 of the 11 matches in the FA WSL Spring Series, helping the team win with a 6–1–1 record.[4]
Ahead of the 2017–18 season, she experienced an ACL injury.[4] In March 2018, she signed a two-year extension with Chelsea.[5]
Honours
References
- "Deanna Cooper: Chelsea Ladies sign defender from London Bees". BBC. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "WSL Continental Cup: Chelsea Ladies go out to London Bees on penalties". BBC. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- O'Neill, Jen (13 February 2017). "Cooper Swaps Bees For Blues". She Kicks Magazine. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "Deanna Cooper". Chelsea FC. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- Harrison, Tim (11 March 2018). "SheBelieves she's gone". The Good Life. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "Deanna Cooper leaves WSL champions to sign for Reading FC Women". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Deanna Cooper. |
- Deanna Cooper – UEFA competition record
- Chelsea profile
- Deanna Cooper at Soccerway