Callum Cooke

Callum James Cooke (born 21 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He most recently played for club Hartlepool United.

Born in Peterlee, Cooke started his career with Middlesbrough, signing his first professional contract in June 2014. After loan spells with Crewe Alexandra and Blackpool, Cooke left Middlesbrough permanently in 2018 to sign with Peterborough United. Cooke spent a loan spell with Bradford City before moving there permanently in 2020. After two seasons with Bradford, he returned to the North East, signing for Hartlepool United.

He has also represented England at youth level, up until U18 level.

Middlesbrough
Cooke began his career with Middlesbrough's Academy and he signed a professional contract with the club in June 2014. He played for Middlesbrough U23s in two EFL Trophy ties in 2016, scoring one goal.

In January 2017 Cooke joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan. He made his professional debut on 4 February 2017 in a 4–0 defeat away at Exeter City, then scored on his home debut in a 5–0 win over Grimsby Town on 11 February. On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Cooke would be returning to his parent club.

On 18 July 2017, Cooke joined League One club Blackpool on loan until the end of the season.

Peterborough United
On 30 July 2018, Cooke signed for League One side Peterborough United on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

He was transfer-listed by Peterborough United at the end of the 2018–19 season. He moved on loan to Bradford City in August 2019 for the 2019–20 season. His loan expired on 1 May 2020.

Bradford City
He returned to Bradford City in July 2020, signing a permanent two-year contract. Cooke was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Hartlepool United
On 6 July 2022, following his departure from Bradford, Cooke decided to join League Two side Hartlepool United on a two-year deal. Cooke scored his first Hartlepool goal in a 3–1 win against Harrogate Town in the FA Cup. He scored his first league goal on Boxing Day in 2022 which was a late 25-yard free kick in a 2–1 win at Rochdale.

In September 2023, it was announced that Cooke would be ruled out for several months due to an ankle injury sustained in training. However, he returned to the Hartlepool side sooner than expected in November 2023 and was praised by Pools manager John Askey upon his return to the side. Cooke provided all three assists in a 3–1 away win against York City early in his return to action. He was released by Hartlepool United at the end of the 2023–24 season having made 76 appearances in his two seasons with the club, scoring 11 times.