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Gary Hooper
Hooper playing forCelticin 2010
Personal information
Full name Gary Hooper[1]
Date of birth (1988-01-26)26 January 1988(age 36)
Place of birth Harlow,England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Kettering Town
Youth career
1995–2002 Tottenham Hotspur
2002–2003 Maldon Town
2003 Grays Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Grays Athletic 69 (20)
2006–2008 Southend United 32 (2)
2007 →Leyton Orient(loan) 4 (2)
2008 →Hereford United(loan) 19 (11)
2008–2010 Scunthorpe United 80 (43)
2010–2013 Celtic 95 (63)
2013–2016 Norwich City 64 (18)
2015–2016 →Sheffield Wednesday(loan) 12 (6)
2016–2019 Sheffield Wednesday 70 (24)
2019–2020 Wellington Phoenix 21 (8)
2019–2020 Wellington Phoenix Reserves 1 (1)
2020–2021 Kerala Blasters 18 (5)
2021–2022 Wellington Phoenix 14 (4)
2022–2023 Omonia 13 (2)
2023 Gulf United 4 (2)
2023–2024 Barnet 7 (2)
2024– Kettering Town 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:48, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

Gary Hooper(born 26 January 1988) is an English professionalfootballerwho plays as aforwardforSouthern LeaguePremier Division Central clubKettering Town.

Hooper started his career atnon-LeagueclubGrays Athleticin 2003. While there he won the2004–05 Conference South,as well as theFA Trophytwice in 2005 and 2006. After this Championship clubSouthend Unitedsigned him on a free transfer in 2006. He was loaned out twice by the club, on a three-month loan toLeague OneclubLeyton Orientin 2007 and a six-month loan toLeague TwoclubHereford Unitedin 2008.Scunthorpe Unitedsigned him in 2008, for a fee of £175,000. After two years he was signed byScottish Premier LeagueclubCelticfor £2.4 million. In his first season with the club he was the top scorer (22 goals in all) and also won the2011 Scottish Cup.

Hooper has scored in thePremier League,Championship, League One, League Two,FA Cup,League Cup,Football League Trophy,FA Trophy,UEFA Champions League,UEFA Europa League,Scottish Cup,Scottish League Cupand theScottish Premier League,the first and only player to achieve this feat.[3]On top of this, he has also scored in theConference National,Conference South,A-Leagueand theIndian Super League.[4][5]

Hooper was born in England but has not represented thenational teamat any level. In March 2011 it was thought that he may be eligible to representScotland.However, this possibility was later closed off. Since his move to Celtic he has been considered for England duty and was called up to theunder-21 squadfor a friendly but had to pull out due to injury. He was then included in the provisional squad for the2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championshipbut did not go to the tournament.

Club career

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Early career

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Hooper was born inHarlow,Essexand grew up inLoughton.[6]He joined theTottenham Hotspuryouth team at the age of seven. When he was 14 he played 20 minutes of a trial match and was then released by the club.[7]After this he had trials withNorthampton TownandLuton Town.These proved unsuccessful and he started playingSunday league football.[8]He then had a short spell withMaldon Town.[9]

Grays Athletic

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Hooper joinedIsthmian LeaguePremier Division club Grays Athletic in the 2003–04 season,[10]being named as used substitute in anEssex Senior Cupmatch againstBraintree Townon 11 November 2003 whilst he was still 15 years old coming on for Edward Erekosima.[4]

His debut came the following season when Grays were promoted into the newly formedConference South,helping them to win the league by scoring 12 goals in 30 league appearances.[4][5]He started for Grays in the2004–05FA TrophyFinal againstHucknall Town,but was substituted towards the end of extra-time. The match went to penalties and Grays won the shoot-out 6–5.[11]

Thefollowing seasonin theConference National,[12]Hooper scored eight times in 40 league appearances.[4]He was an unused substitute in Grays Athletic's 2–0 triumph overWokingin the final of the2006 FA Trophy.[13]At the end of the 2006 season he was released by Grays. Hooper said that he was only getting substitute appearances for the last few minutes of matches and that he wanted to move.[14]

Southend United

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In July 2006, after his release by Grays, Hooper went on two trials. Firstly toLeague TwoclubBarnet,then toChampionshipclubSouthend United,[14]where he was given a one-year contract by managerSteve Tilsonthe following month.[15]On 24 October, Hooper scored twice in a 3–1League Cupwin overLeeds United.[16]He went on to make 18 appearances for Southend in the Championship, although only two were starts. On 15 March, Hooper joinedLeague OneclubLeyton Orienton loan for the rest of the season. Tilson said that this loan would allow him to assess whether Hooper merited a new contract and would give the young striker experience.[17]Hooper was recalled from loan on 1 May before, already relegated, Southend's last match of the season. A number of players were out injured for the match and,[18]five days after his recall, Hooper started in the 4–1 defeat toSouthampton.[19]

Hooper made 18 appearances in League One for Southend during the first half of the2007–08 season,scoring twice. On 28 January 2008, Hooper signed a new 18-month contract to extend his stay with the club. He then moved on loan to League Two clubHereford United.[20]

At the start of the2008–09 season.Hooper, along with three other strikers, was listed for transfer as Tilson looked to re-build his attack.[21]Hereford had a bid accepted for Hooper after his successful loan spell, but could not afford to match the larger transfer fees offered by other teams.[22]Several other League One clubs were interested in him.Cheltenham Townhad a bid accepted but Hooper eventually decided to move toScunthorpe United.[23]He scored just four goals in 44 appearances during his time at Southend. Although he did have two successful loan spells.[18][24]

Leyton Orient (loan)

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On 15 March 2007, Hooper moved on loan to League One clubLeyton Orient.[17]Two days after joining the club he scored in a 2–2 draw withOldham Athleticafter coming on as a substitute.[25]A week later, he scored against League One leadersScunthorpe Unitedin another 2–2 draw.[26]Hooper made two more appearances for Orient,[18]before being recalled to Southend on 1 May, when the club activated a 24-hour return clause in his contract.[27]Orient managerMartin Lingsaid that he thought Hooper had done well during his loan spell with the club and that he would monitor the progress of the young striker.[18]

Hereford United (loan)

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On 28 January 2008, Hooper signed a one-month loan deal with League Two club Hereford United.[20]He made his debut two days after signing for them, starting in a 2–1 loss toBarnet.He scored in his next match for the club, a 1–0 win overRotherham United.[28]He played five more times, scoring four goals, before his loan deal was due to expire on 28 February. However, managerGraham Turneragreed a deal to keep him until the end of the season. Southend managerSteve Tilsonagreed to this despite having two strikers out injured at the time.[29]Hooper's 11 goals in 19 appearances for Hereford helped them finish third in League Two and secure promotion.[21][30]

Scunthorpe United

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Hooper playing forScunthorpe Unitedin 2009

On 14 July 2008,Scunthorpe Unitedsigned Hooper for a fee of £125,000, rising to £175,000. Hooper signed a three-year contract with the League One club.[24]In the first match of Scunthorpe's league campaign, Hooper scored in a 2–1 defeat atGlanford ParkagainstLeeds United.[31]He scored his first ever hat-trick against,Brighton,on 6 September[32]and netted seven goals in his first seven matches to help Scunthorpe's promotion push.[33]After this teammateIzzy Iriekpenpaid tribute to Hooper saying that "As soon as he started training you could see there was something special there."[34]On 28 October, league leaders, Scunthorpe suffered their first defeat in 12 matches as they lost 3–0 toOldham Athletic.[35]Hooper came off with an injury in this match and it was feared he had broken his foot and may have been out for up to six months. However, scans later revealed that his foot was just badly bruised.[36]He was labelled in the media as the latest from Scunthorpe's "production line for talented young forwards."[37]He scored both goals in a win over promotion rivalsMillwallon 31 January 2009.[38]Scunthorpe reached the final of theFootball League Trophyand facedLeague TwoLuton Town.Hooper scored the opener but Luton pulled it back to win the match 3–2 inextra-time.[39]At the end of the season Hooper won Scunthorpe's Player of the Year award. He said he was delighted with the team's performance during the season, in which he scored 24 league goals to help Scunthorpe gain promotion. He then set himself a target of 15Championshipgoals for the next season.[6]He scored 30 goals in all competitions throughout the 2008–09 season, just three goals short ofBilly Sharp's record 33 goals in a season for Scunthorpe.[40]

At the start of the2009–10 season,Queens Park Rangershad a £1 million rejected for Hooper.[41]Coventry Citywere also rumoured to be interested in the striker.[42]On 15 August, Hooper scored twice in a 3–2 win overDerby County.Scunthorpe managerNigel Adkinssaid that he thought Hooper was a "massive threat" to the opposition and that he was worried that other teams would try to sign him before the end of the transfer window.[43]On 22 February,captainCliff Byrne,described Hooper as the kind of striker who could "create something out of nothing". He also stated that he hoped Hooper would stay at the club but if he did leave it would be for a lot of money. This was just after Hooper had scored in a 2–2 draw withWatford,taking his seasonal tally to 13.[44]He scored a hat-trick againstBristol Cityon his return from a groin injury on 17 April 2010,[45]and added a further two goals atDoncaster Roversa week later.[46]He scored 20 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions in the 2009–10 season, including 19 in 35 in the league,[47]where he finished as third-top goal scorer behindPeter WhittinghamandNicky Maynardwho both scored 20.[48]

In 2012, Scunthorpe United fans voted Hooper as the club's best ever player.[49]

Celtic

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Hooper playing forCelticin 2010

On 26 July 2010,Scottish Premier LeagueclubCelticsigned Hooper for £2.4 million.[50]The move provided him with great experience, despite his young age of 22 when joining and kept him grounded.[51][52][53]On 4 August 2010, Hooper scored on his debut for the club, against PortuguesePrimeira LigaclubBragain theChampions Leaguethird qualifying round.[54]Hooper tore his calf muscle in a friendly againstBlackburn Roversjust four days later on 8 August, keeping him out of action for almost six weeks.[55]

On 22 September 2010, Hooper made his return from injury in theLeague Cup,scoring in a 6–0 victory overInverness Caledonian Thistle.[56]On 25 September 2010, Hooper made hisScottish Premier Leaguedebut in a 2–1 victory overHibernianatCeltic Park.[57]Hooper scored hisScottish Premier Leaguegoal on 2 October, in a 3–1 win overHamilton Academical.[58]and then scored a double againstDundee UnitedatTannadiceon 17 October.[59]One week later, he scored the opening goal in a 3–1 defeat toRangersatCeltic Park.[60]On 6 November, Hooper and strike partnerAnthony Stokeseach scored hat-tricks in a league record9–0 winoverAberdeen.[61]The following week, he scored the winner against St Mirren.[62]

After recovering from an injury that kept him out of action during the Christmas period, Hooper returned to the team againstHibernianon 15 January 2011 and scored the opening goal in a 3–0 win.[63]On 1 February, Hooper scored the first goal in a 3–0 win againstAberdeen.[64]He netted twice in Celtic's 3–0 victory over Rangers on 20 February.[65]He grabbed another brace on 6 April 2011, in a 3–1 victory over Hibernian.[66]Two weeks later, Hooper had a man of the match performance againstKilmarnock,[67]scoring a goal and setting up another three in a 4–0 SPL victory.[68]On 1 May 2011, Hooper scored in a 4–1 victory over Dundee United.[69]He then scored a brace againstHearts,[70]and the opener in a 4–0 win overMotherwell,in the finalScottish Premier Leaguematch of the season.[71]Hooper was nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award, but lost out to teammateEmilio Izaguirreand was also picked in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year. Hooper won his first medal for Celtic in theScottish Cupafter a 3–0 win overMotherwellin thefinalon 21 May 2011.[72][73][74]During the2010–11 season,Hooper had the best strike rate of any player in Britain, scoring 20 goals in 26 matches with a strike rate of 0.77 goals per match. This was also the fourth best strike rate in Europe, behindCristiano Ronaldo,Lionel MessiandAntonio Di Natale.[75]

Hooper playing for Celtic in 2012

On 24 July 2011, Hooper had a penalty saved byGraham Stackin Celtic's first match of the2011–12 season,a 2–0 win over Hibs.[76]On 13 August, he scored his first goal of the season in a 5–1 win over Dundee United.[77]He also picked up an ankle injury which ruled him out for the next two matches.[78]On 25 August he made his return in Celtic's 3–1 loss toFC Sion.[79]Three days later, he scored both goals in a 2–0 win overSt Mirren.[80]EnglishPremier LeagueclubsQueens Park RangersandWolverhampton Wanderersexpressed interest in signing Hooper ontransfer deadline dayof summer 2011, however Celtic rejected their enquiries about his availability. Hooper's regular strike partnerAnthony Stokessaid "He's a top, top player. I have no doubt one day he could play at the very top level but we want to keep him here as long as possible."[81]

Hooper scored in Celtic's 4–2 loss to rivalsRangerson 18 September 2011. This was his fourth goal in sevenOld Firmmatches.[82]He then started Celtic's firstScottish League Cupmatch of the season againstRoss County,scoring one goal in a 2–0 win for Celtic.[83]On 29 September he played in Celtic's 1–1 draw with Italian teamUdinese.After three minutes he won a penalty whichKi Sung-Yuengscored. He then gave away a penalty, which was converted, after 83 minutes when he fouledNeuton.[84]A month later, he scored in Celtic's 4–1, League Cup quarter-final, victory over Hibernian.[85]On 3 November, Hooper scored his first European goal of the season, netting the final goal of Celtic's 3–1Europa Leaguegroup stage win againstRennes,after coming on as a 78th-minute substitute forJames Forrest.[86]Three days later, he again came on as a substitute and scored the winner in a 2–1 win over Motherwell.[87]On 26 November, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 win overSt Mirren.[88]After scoring five goals in November, he won theSPL Player of the Month award.[89]On 15 December, Hooper scored in Celtic's final Europa League group match, a 1–1 draw againstUdinesewhich meant Celtic finished third in the group and didn't qualify for the knock-out stages.[90]During the January transfer window, Championship league leadersSouthamptonmade several bids for Hooper. However, they were rejected by Celtic and Hooper reiterated his desire to stay with the club.[91]On 14 January, Hooper scored in a 2–1 win over Dundee United.[92]He then scored in Celtic's 4–0 win against Hearts on 8 February.[93]On 29 April 2012, Hooper scored the final goal as Celtic beat Rangers 3–0 at Celtic Park. This was his fifth goal in 10 appearances against Rangers.[94]On 13 May, Hooper scored all five goals for Celtic as they beat Hearts 5–0 in the final SPL match of the season,[95]securing his position as the top scorer in the Scottish Premier League with 24 goals and winning the Golden Boot.[96]

AfterSouthamptonhad won promotion to thePremier Leaguethere was speculation linking them with a £7m for Hooper at the start of the 2012–13 season. However, Hooper stated that he was happy at Celtic and was looking forward to playingChampions Leaguefootball.[97]On 1 August 2012, Hooper started the season in scoring form, in Celtic's 2–1 victory againstHJK Helsinkiin the first leg of theChampions League Third Qualifying Round.[98]On 25 September 2012, Hooper scored all 4 goals in Celtic'sScottish League Cuptie againstRaith RoversatCeltic Park,the match finished 4–1.[99]On 29 September 2012, Hooper scored the first goal in a 2–0 victory overMotherwellatFir Park,this resulted in Celtic going to first spot in theScottish Premier League.[100]Hooper scored his seventh goal in four matches, againstSpartak Moscowin theUEFA Champions League;Celtic won the match 3–2 atSpartak Stadium,recording their first ever away victory in theUEFA Champions Leagueproper.[101]During January 2013, Hooper scored braces against Hearts and Dundee United in high scoring wins at home for Celtic, and also scored the only goal in a 1–0 away win at Motherwell.[102]That run of goalscoring saw him win the SPL Player of the Month Award.[102]Celtic clinched their second successiveScottish Premier Leaguetitle on 21 April 2013 with a 4–1 win overInverness Caledonian ThistleatParkhead.Hooper scored twice in the match.[103]On 26 May 2013, Hooper scored twice for Celtic in their 3–0 win over Hibernian in theScottish Cup Final.[104]

On 12 June 2013, EnglishPremier LeagueclubHull Citymade an undisclosed bid, believed to be about £4.5m, for Hooper which Celtic rejected.[105]As transfer speculation increased over the summer, Hooper played what proved to be his final match for Celtic on 23 July when he came on a second-half substitute in a Champions League qualifier againstCliftonville.He replaced Anthony Stokes on 65 minutes and almost scored nine minutes later with an overhead kick that hit the post.[106][107]

Norwich City

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On 26 July 2013, Hooper signed a three-year contract with EnglishPremier LeagueclubNorwich Cityfor an undisclosed fee, believed to be £5m, with Norwich having the option of a further year to Hooper's contract.[108]Hooper made his competitive début for Norwich on 21 September 2013 in a Premier League 1–0 home loss toAston Villaas a 63rd-minute substitute.[109]In his first start for the club, Hooper scored a brace to secure a 3–2 victory overWatfordin the third round of theLeague Cupon 24 September.[110]

On 9 November 2013, Hooper scored his firstPremier Leaguegoal from the penalty spot againstWest Ham Unitedat Carrow Road to level the scores at 1–1.Norwich Citywon the match 3–1, with Hooper being voted as Man of the Match.[111]Due to this goal, he became the first player to score in the top 4 divisions of the English league, the top division of the Scottish League and two cup competitions in each country, as well as theUEFA Champions LeagueandUEFA Europa League.Hooper scored his secondPremier Leaguegoal and fourth goal in all competitions in just his seventh start forNorwich City,on 30 November 2013 againstCrystal Palace,whichNorwich Citywon 1–0 for a vital 3 points. On 7 December, Hooper scored his fifthNorwich Citygoal and thirdPremier Leaguegoal againstWest Bromwich AlbionatThe Hawthorns,a first time angled shot across goalkeeperBoaz Myhillinto the corner after a through ball fromLeroy Fer,the match ended in a 0–2Norwich Cityvictory.[112]On 15 December, Hooper scored in consecutivePremier Leaguematches, the one-timeScunthorpe Unitedfrontman took one touch on his chest after aJohan Elmanderlay off, before hitting a superb volley 25 yards out overMichel Vormand into the roof of the net, levelling the score at 1–1.[113]Hooper would score again on theBoxing Dayfixture againstFulhamas his shot deflected off ofAaron Hughesand past goalkeeperDavid Stockdale,thus making Hooper the first-everNorwich Cityplayer to score in four successivePremier Leaguematches atCarrow Road.[114]

Hooper finished his first season at Norwich as the club's top scorer with eight goals, but was unable to prevent his team's relegation from the Premier League to the Championship.[115]A calf injury then saw Hooper miss the first couple of months of the following season.[116]After returning to the team in October, he finally scored his first goal of the season on 22 November 2014 in a 3–3 draw at home againstBrighton.[117]The goals then began to flow for Hooper; the striker scoring twice in a 6–1 win overMillwallonBoxing Daywhere he was described as "outstanding" by managerNeil Adams,[118]then after being dropped from the team, he returned to score ahat trickon 7 February 2015 in a 4–0 win overBlackpool,[119]taking his total for the season to date up to nine goals.[106]Hooper eventually scored 12 goals in the league,[106]and helped Norwich to third place in the league.[120]Hooper only appeared briefly as a substitute during the promotion play-off ties againstIpswich Town[106]and was an unused substitute in the play-off final at Wembley againstMiddlesbrough.[121]Norwich, however, won the final 2–0 to regain their place in the Premier League.[121]

With Norwich back in the Premier League, Hooper was struggling to hold down a place in the team. By September 2015 he had only played ten minutes in the opening league match againstCrystal Palace,and an 89th-minute substitute appearance againstSouthampton.[106]A loan move toSheffield Wednesdayfell through despite the Yorkshire club agreeing to pay Norwich £500,000 and match Hooper's £32,000 weekly wage.[122]Hooper denied press reports that the move collapsed due to his demand for Sheffield Wednesday to provide him with a VIP box at their stadium for his family and friends.[122]He remained at Norwich for a few more weeks, but sustained an ankle injury in training.[123]Sheffield Wednesday made a further attempt to sign Hooper on loan, and on 27 October he agreed to join them until January 2016.[124]

Hooper made his first appearance for Sheffield Wednesday on 31 October 2015, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 win at home againstNottingham Forestin the Championship.[125]In his seventh appearance in all competitions for the club, Hooper scored his first goal for Sheffield Wednesday in a 2–1 defeat at away againstMK Dons.[126]In Hooper's final two matches for Sheffield Wednesday before his loan expired, he managed to score four goals which contributed hugely in Wednesday's victories againstBolton Wanderers[127]andLeeds United.[128]

Sheffield Wednesday

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On 22 January 2016, Hooper signed for Wednesday permanently, on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The fee was undisclosed but believed to be around £3 million.[129][130]

He was released by Sheffield Wednesday at the end of the 2018–19 season, having scored 31 goals in 89 games.[131]

Wellington Phoenix

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On 17 October 2019, Hooper signed for theWellington Phoenix,who play in theA-League,as a marquee striker.[132]He scored his first goal for theNixin his starting debut with a header against Melbourne City on 3 November 2019.[133]Following his debut, Hooper would come off the bench in his following six games in an effort to rebuild match fitness; this included one game for theWellington Phoenix Reservesin New Zealand'sISPS Handa Premiership,playing the first half and scoring in a 2–2 draw againstEastern Suburbson 21 December 2019. He made his starting debut againstCentral Coast Mariners,scoring the opening goal in the process. Hooper would then start all remaining games bar one, becoming the spearhead of Wellington's attack. Until theA-Leagueseason was disrupted by theCOVID-19 pandemic,Hooper scored six goals and assisted a further four, helping the Wellington Phoenix to their best season in club history.[134]

Kerala Blasters

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On 12 September, it was announced that Hooper had signed a one-year deal with theIndian Super LeagueclubKerala Blasters FC.[135][136]Hooper scored his first goal for the club againstNorthEast Unitedthrough a penalty on the 45th minute of the match. The match ended in a 2–2 draw.[137]On 21 February 2021, Hooper scored the 200th league goal of his career through a penalty againstChennaiyin FC.[138]On 11 June 2021, the club officially announced the departure of Hooper.[139]

Return to Wellington Phoenix

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On 15 June, the Phoenix announced the return of Hooper on a two-year deal.[140]On 25 March 2022, Wellington Phoenix announced that his contract will be terminated a year early.

Omonoia Nicosia

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On 2 September 2022, he signed forAC Omoniain Cyprus, linking up with his former manager at Celtic,Neil Lennon.On 10 February 2023, he left the club by mutual consent, with the club stating he "asked to leave for personal reasons and his wish was respected".[141]

Gulf United

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The same day as leaving Omonia, he signed forUAE Second DivisionclubGulf United,on the UAE's transfer deadline day.[142][143]Hooper left United later in 2023.[144]

Barnet

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On 3 October 2023, he returned to English football to sign forNational LeagueclubBarnet,subject to international clearance.[145]Hooper scored twice in 14 appearances in the first two months after signing, but did not play for the club again after December and was released at the end of the season.[146]

Kettering Town

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On 17 October 2024, Hooper joinedSouthern League Premier Division CentralclubKettering Town.[147]

International career

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Hooper has not representedEnglandat any level.[148]His paternal grandfather William Hooper was raised in theScottish Borders,[149]and this led to hopes that Hooper could be eligible to play forScotland.[148]Then Scotland head coachCraig Leveinsought clarification as to the place of birth his grandfather's birth certificate recorded, as he had been born in a hospital in theEnglish bordertownBerwick-upon-Tweed.[148]The possibility was closed off when it was confirmed that his grandfather was included in the English Births Index.[149]On 13 March 2011, Hooper was included byStuart Pearcein his 31-man squad for theEngland under-21 teamto playDenmarkandIceland.[150]However, Hooper pulled out of the squad due to injury.[151]On 3 May 2011, he was named in the 40-man provisional squad for the2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship,[152]but did not make the final selection.[153]

In February 2012,BBC Sportreported that theFootball Association of Waleswere investigating his eligibility, but Hooper was unaware of having any Welsh ancestry.[154]Hooper declared his desire to play forGreat Britainat the2012 Summer Olympics,[155]but was not selected.

In November 2012, Hooper was set to join teammateFraser Forsterin theEnglandsquad for their upcoming friendly againstSwedenin Stockholm, after it was revealedThe Football Associationhad contacted Celtic about the fitness of Hooper. They were handed a bleak prognosis by Celtic's medical team, meaning Hooper couldn't make the squad through injury.[156]

Style of play

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Hooper has all the main attributes to play as a striker: he is strong and can hold up the ball well. He is also a good finisher; he has been described as being a 'penalty box striker'. However, he can also pass the ball well and this allows midfielders to play-off him.[157][158]He has received praise since moving to Scotland. TheDaily Recorddescribed him as being one of the most skilled attackers in the SPL. They also said that he had shown that he could deal with the physical nature of the Scottish game, due to his ability to ride a challenge well.[159]

One criticism thatSteve Claridgehad when analysing Hooper's game was that "[he often] played at either breakneck speed when involved in play or at walking pace when not". Claridge noted that Hooper needed to work harder to make himself available to his teammates for passes, especially long balls out from defence.[160]

While at Celtic, Hooper struck up an excellent partnership with fellow strikerAnthony Stokes.They scored over 40 goals between them in their first season together and were considered to be Celtic's best strike partnership, although on many occasions, especially for big matches,Georgios Samaraswas often used alongside Hooper. Hooper expressed his disappointment at this because he felt that he worked very well with Stokes.[161]In their partnership Hooper usually had a more advanced role, playing off the shoulder of the last defender, or in the box, and making runs in behind. His strength, pace, finishing ability and awareness made him suitably adapted to this role. Stokes usually played a deeper role, coming short to get the ball and creating space through his dribbling skill and passing. Although Hooper is more suited to an advanced role, and Stokes to a deeper one, they were capable of switching and both have the skills required to play in either role. This made it very hard for defenders to mark them.[162][163]

During his time as manager atRangers,Ally McCoistshowed his players footage of a goal Hooper scored against them atCeltic Park."He makes a run from the halfway line on the left hand side. I watched it and I showed our players it", said McCoist, adding that "he [Hooper] just has a desire to run and run and just get on the end of a cross. You can't buy that, you can't teach that".[164]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 December 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grays Athletic 2003–04[4] Isthmian LeaguePrem. Division 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 0
2004–05[4] Conference South 30 12 0 0 — — 13[c] 5 43 17
2005–06[4] Conference National 39 8 3 0 — — 9[d] 4 51 12
Total 69 20 3 0 — — 22 9 94 29
Southend United 2006–07[165] Championship 19 0 1 0 5 2 — — 25 2
2007–08[166] League One 13 2 3 0 2 0 — 1[e] 0 19 2
Total 32 2 4 0 7 2 — 1 0 44 4
Leyton Orient(loan) 2006–07[166] League One 4 2 — — — — 4 2
Hereford United(loan) 2007–08[166] League Two 19 11 — — — — 19 11
Scunthorpe United 2008–09[167] League One 45 24 3 4 1 0 — 7[f] 2 56 30
2009–10[168] Championship 35 19 1 0 3 1 — — 39 20
Total 80 43 4 4 4 1 — 7 2 95 50
Celtic 2010–11[169] Scottish Premier League 26 20 5 0 4 1 1[g] 1 — 36 22
2011–12[170] Scottish Premier League 37 24 3 1 4 2 6[h] 2 — 50 29
2012–13[171] Scottish Premier League 32 19 5 2 3 6 11[g] 4 — 51 31
2013–14[172] Scottish Premiership 0 0 — — 1[g] 0 — 1 0
Total 95 63 13 3 11 9 19 7 — 138 82
Norwich City 2013–14[172] Premier League 32 6 0 0 2 2 — — 34 8
2014–15[173] Championship 30 12 1 0 1 0 — 2[i] 0 34 12
2015–16[174] Premier League 2 0 — 0 0 — — 2 0
Total 64 18 1 0 3 2 — 2 0 70 20
Sheffield Wednesday 2015–16[174] Championship 29 13 1 0 1 0 — 3[i] 0 34 13
2016–17[175] Championship 23 6 0 0 1 0 — 0 0 24 6
2017–18[176] Championship 24 10 0 0 1 1 — — 25 11
2018–19[177] Championship 6 1 0 0 0 0 — — 6 1
Total 82 30 1 0 3 1 — 3 0 89 31
Wellington Phoenix 2019–20 A-League 21 8 0 0 — — — 21 8
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 2019–20 New Zealand Football Championship 1 1 — — — — 1 1
Kerala Blasters 2020–21 Indian Super League 18 5 — — — — 18 5
Wellington Phoenix 2021–22 A-League 14 4 1 1 — — — 15 5
AC Omonia 2022–23 Cypriot First Division 13 2 1 1 — — — 14 3
Gulf United 2022–23 UAE Second Division League 4 2 0 0 — — — 4 2
Barnet 2023–24 National League 7 2 5 0 — — 2[j] 0 14 2
Career total 523 213 33 9 28 15 19 7 37 11 640 255
  1. ^IncludesFA Cup,Scottish Cup,Australia Cup,Cypriot Cup
  2. ^IncludesLeague Cup/EFL Cup,Scottish League Cup
  3. ^Four appearances and one goal inConference League Cup,nine appearances and four goals inFA Trophy
  4. ^Three appearances and four goals inEssex Senior Cup,five appearances in FA Trophy, one appearance inConference National play-offs
  5. ^Appearance inFootball League Trophy
  6. ^Five appearances and two goals in Football League Trophy, two appearances inLeague One play-offs
  7. ^abcAppearance(s) inUEFA Champions League
  8. ^Appearances inUEFA Europa League
  9. ^abAppearances inChampionship play-offs
  10. ^One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance inMiddlesex Senior Cup

Honours

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Grays Athletic

Hereford United

Scunthorpe United

Celtic

Norwich City

Individual

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