Career Timeline of Alex Cooper (footballer): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 20, 2025

Discover the career path of Alex Cooper (footballer), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Alex Cooper is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a left-back. This constitutes the core information available about him.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 2007: Joined Liverpool

In December 2007, Alex Cooper joined Liverpool for a fee of £100,000, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.

2008: Played in FA Youth Cup final

In 2008, Cooper played in the 2008/09 FA Youth Cup final at Anfield stadium against Arsenal for Liverpool.

October 2011: Re-joined Ross County

In October 2011, after being released by Liverpool, Alex Cooper re-joined Ross County until the end of the season after nearly a four-year absence.

January 2012: Senior Debut

On January 7, 2012, Cooper made his senior debut for County as a substitute in a 7–0 victory against Stenhousemuir in a Scottish Cup fixture, replacing teammate Paul Lawson.

March 2012: Joined Elgin City on loan

On March 16, 2012, Alex Cooper joined Scottish Third Division side Elgin City on loan until the end of the season and made his debut the following day.

May 2012: Signed New Ross County contract

In May 2012, Alex Cooper signed a new one-year contract with Ross County, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2012–13 season.

September 2012: First Scottish Premier League Start

In September 2012, Alex Cooper earned his first Scottish Premier League start against Kilmarnock but had to come off with another ankle injury.

2013: Sligo Rovers and European Football

In 2013 Sligo Rovers secured European football for the first time since this year, due in part to Cooper's goal.

July 2014: Signed for Falkirk

On July 3, 2014, Alex Cooper signed for Scottish Championship club Falkirk and scored on his debut.

2015: Falkirk Release

Alex Cooper was released from Falkirk in 2015.

2015: Scottish Cup Final squad

In 2015, Alex Cooper was a substitute in the 2015 Scottish Cup Final squad.

January 2016: Signed for St Mirren

On January 29, 2016, Alex Cooper signed for St Mirren until the end of the 2015–16 season after being released from Falkirk.

July 2017: Signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle

In July 2017, Alex Cooper signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a short-term contract.

March 2018: Joined Fresno FC

On March 13, 2018, Alex Cooper joined United Soccer League side Fresno FC as a free agent.

2019: Re-signed with Fresno FC

In 2019, Alex Cooper re-signed with Fresno FC for the USL Season and scored and assisted in the USL Championship Playoff semifinal against El Paso Locomotive FC.

February 2020: Signed for Sligo Rovers

In February 2020, Alex Cooper signed for Irish club Sligo Rovers.

July 2021: Signed for Queen of the South

On July 9, 2021, Alex Cooper signed for Dumfries club Queen of the South in the Scottish Championship on a one-year contract.

2021: Joined Gefle IF

After leaving Queen of the South at the end of the 2021–22 season, Alex Cooper signed for Swedish side Gefle IF. Gefle IF went on to win the Ettan Norra title and secure promotion back to the Superettan League after Cooper joined.

2021: Played in the Scottish League Challenge Cup final

In 2021, during his time in Dumfries, Alex Cooper played in the 2021/22 Scottish League Challenge Cup final, in which Queen of the South lost to Raith Rovers.