Quick Info
| Profession | Football manager and former professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 10/12/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Pontypridd, Wales |
Latest News about Steve Cooper
19/12/2025
Steve Cooper became manager of Danish Superliga club Brøndby, marking his first senior managerial job outside the United Kingdom. The appointment extended his career into Scandinavian club football after previous spells in England.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Steven Daniel Cooper |
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| Known For | Managing Swansea City, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City |
| Playing Position | Defender |
Family
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Career
| Playing Career | Played as a defender in Welsh football leagues and began coaching while still playing. |
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| Coaching Career | Started coaching at Wrexham's academy; later became head coach of Swansea City in 2019, managed Nottingham Forest from 2021 to 2023, and then Leicester City. |
| Additional Information | He earned a UEFA Pro Licence in 2006. He also worked in Liverpool's academy before joining the England youth setup, where he coached the England U17 team to the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup title. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began his coaching career at Wrexham's academy while still playing. | |
| 2. He is a former defender. | |
| 3. His full name is Steven Daniel Cooper. |