Cody Cooke Explained

Cody Cooke
Birth Date:2 March 1993
Birth Place:Truro, England
Height:1.80m
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Torquay United
Clubs1:Penryn Athletic
Years2:2011–2018
Clubs2:Truro City
Caps2:236
Goals2:47
Years3:2018–2020
Clubs3:St Mirren
Caps3:17
Goals3:3
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Weymouth
Caps4:17
Goals4:2
Years5:2021–2024
Clubs5:Bath City
Caps5:108
Goals5:44
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Torquay United
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:17:34, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

Cody Cooke (born 2 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Torquay United.

Early and personal life

Born in Truro, Cooke attended Penryn College.[1]

Career

Cooke began his career in English non-league football with Penryn Athletic,[2] before playing for Truro City between 2011 and 2018, while studying for a PGCE in Sport Development at Plymouth Marjon University.[3]

After spending time with the V9 Academy, Cooke turned professional in June 2018, after signing for Scottish club St Mirren alongside Josh Heaton.[1] [4] He made his debut for St Mirren on 13 July 2018 in the Scottish League Cup. He scored a hat-trick in the final game of the 2018–19 season.[1] He described his first season as a professional as a "rollercoaster".[2]

On 1 August 2019, the club confirmed that Cooke would be out of action for between six and nine months after rupturing knee ligaments during a match.[5] He returned to action in December 2019.[6]

On 2 June 2020 it was announced that he would remain with the club under the coronavirus furlough scheme before leaving the club.[7] In June 2020, Cooke left Saints when his contract expired.[8] Cooke said he wanted to move nearer to his home in Cornwall, and would consider returning to part-time football in order to do so.[9]

On 28 August 2020, Cooke signed for newly-promoted National League side Weymouth.[10]

Cooke was released from Weymouth at the end of the 2020–21 season,[11] and on 11 June 2021 joined National League South side Bath City.[12]

On 23 July 2024, Cooke signed for fellow National League side Torquay United.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Truro City2011–12National League South1820010192
2012–13National League South4110000411
2013–14[14] Southern Football League43941004710
2014–15Southern Football League351470004214
2015–16National League South4140030444
2016–17National League South2140000214
2017–18National League South371320104013
Total236471315025448
St Mirren2018–19Scottish Premiership113113020174
2019–20Scottish Premiership60004000100
Total173117020274
Weymouth2020–21National League1721021203
Bath City2021–22National League South391432644820
2022–23National League South271331213215
2023–24National League South421722615020
Total108448514613055
Career total3789623770237431110

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I'm proud that I made the jump, says Cornish pro Cody. Falmouth Packet.
  2. Web site: Cornish footballer Cody Cooke reflects on "rollercoaster" first year as a professional. Falmouth Packet.
  3. Web site: Marjon graduate signs professional football contract . 28 June 2018 . 18 June 2019 . Plymouth Marjon University.
  4. Web site: St Mirren sign defender Josh Heaton & striker Cody Cooke. 21 June 2018. 22 June 2018. BBC Sport.
  5. Web site: St Mirren: Cody Cooke out for up to nine months with injury. 1 August 2019. BBC Sport. 28 August 2019.
  6. Web site: Cooke targets new St Mirren deal after making return. The Gazette.
  7. Web site: St Mirren FC Squad Update. www.stmirren.com.
  8. Web site: St Mirren: Captain McGinn and goalkeeper Hladky among 13 departures . BBC Sport . 2 June 2020 . 2 June 2020.
  9. Web site: Cornish pro Cody looking for something "a little bit closer to home" after St Mirren release. Falmouth Packet.
  10. Web site: Terras: Former St Mirren striker Cody Cooke joins Weymouth. Dorset Echo.
  11. Web site: Five depart the Terras. uptheterras.co.uk. 1 June 2021. 14 June 2021.
  12. Web site: Player News- Cody Cooke. www.bathcityfc.com. 11 June 2021. 14 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Cody Cooke Signs For United . Torquay United F.C. . 23 July 2024 . 23 July 2024 .
  14. Web site: Cody Cooke Profile | Aylesbury United FC. www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.