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Steve Cooper is listed as an association football player and association football coach. Steve Cooper was born in Pontypridd, United Kingdom on December 10, 1979. The age as of 2026 is 46.
My Take
Cooper interests me as a builder of players rather than a former star. The Pontypridd-born Welshman cut his teeth coaching Liverpool's academy, and that grounding shows in the credibility of his hands-on teaching. His path has been patient and unglamorous, the long apprenticeship of a developer, and his willingness to manage abroad at Brondby suggests he follows the work wherever it leads. I have a soft spot for figures who choose the dugout over the spotlight, shaping talent instead of chasing it. He strikes me as a true craftsman of the coaching trade, and that earns my respect.
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- Name (English)
- Steve Cooper
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・クーパー
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・くーぱー
- Born
- December 10, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- Pontypridd, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Cooper born?
Born December 10, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Steve Cooper from?
Steve Cooper is from Pontypridd, United Kingdom.
What does Steve Cooper do?
Steve Cooper works as association football player, association football coach.
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