Jake Cooper

ABOUT JAKE COOPER

English soccer defenseman who is known for his time with the Football League Championship club Reading. He scored his first goals for the club in a November 2014 match against Norwich City.

He first joined the Reading youth academy in 2009. In 2013, he signed his first career professional contract with the club.

He has also played in the English national team's youth system. In 2013, he played on both the U-19 and U-20 teams.

He was born and raised in Bracknell, England.

As a team member of Reading FC, he has played alongside Paul McShane , who as served as the team's captain.