15 Liam Cooper
Liam Cooper, 1991-08-30, Defender for Scotland, plays for Leeds United. 10 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Scotland's 2026 World Cup Group C squad.
Biography
Former Leeds United captain and Scotland centre-back. Currently plying his trade at Leeds United, a dependable defender, Liam Cooper combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Scotland's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Scotland at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 8 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He represented the side at UEFA Euro 2020 and UEFA Euro 2024.
He played over 200 games for the Yorkshire club, captaining them to promotion to the Premier League in 2020.
Cooper made his senior debut for the Scotland national team in 2019, having previously played for the under-17s and under-19s during his time at Hull City.