Steve Cooper is an English professional football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Premier League club Nottingham Forest. He is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of young players.
Early life and youth career
Cooper was born in Neath, Wales, on September 11, 1975. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Swansea City at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1995.
Senior career
Cooper spent most of his senior career in Wales, playing for Swansea City, Port Vale, and Wrexham. He also played for clubs in England and Scotland.
Cooper was a key player in Swansea City's promotion to the Premier League in 2011. He also won the League One title with Wrexham in 2005.
Managerial career
Cooper began his managerial career in 2015, when he was appointed manager of League Two club Milton Keynes Dons. He led Milton Keynes Dons to the League Two title in his first season in charge.
In 2017, Cooper was appointed manager of Championship club Swansea City. He led Swansea City to the Championship play-offs in his first season in charge.
In 2021, Cooper was appointed manager of Nottingham Forest. He led Nottingham Forest to the Championship play-offs in his first season in charge.
In 2022, Cooper led Nottingham Forest to the Premier League, becoming the first manager to do so since Billy Davies in 2008.
Steve Cooper's past, present, history, and managerial profile
Cooper is a very attacking-minded manager. He is known for his willingness to experiment with new tactics and formations. He is also a very good communicator and motivator.
Cooper is a young manager, but he has the potential to be a very successful one. He has already achieved great things at Nottingham Forest, and he will be looking to help the club establish themselves in the Premier League in the years to come.
"Cooper is a very talented manager with a lot of potential. He has already achieved great things at Nottingham Forest, and I'm sure he will continue to do so in the Premier League," said Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall.
