Gary Hooper

Basic information

• Full name: Gary Hooper
• Nationality: England
• Position: Striker / Forward
• Date of birth: 26 January 1988
• Place of birth: Harlow, England

Career summary (selected clubs)

• Southend United (youth / early senior career)
• Grays Athletic
• Northampton Town
• Scunthorpe United
• Brentford (loan)
• Swansea City
• Norwich City
• Sheffield Wednesday (loan)
• CELTIC FC — where he was notably prolific in the Scottish Premiership
• Wellington Phoenix — A-League club in New Zealand (signed in 2020)

Wellington Phoenix details

• Signed: Initially signed with Wellington Phoenix in November 2020 on a short-term deal.
• Role: Experienced forward brought in to add goals and leadership to the squad.
• Appearances & goals: Exact totals vary by source and season; he made several A-League appearances during the 2020–2021 season and contributed with goals and assists before departing.

Notable attributes

• Clinical finishing inside the box
• Good movement and intelligent positioning
• Experience across English Football League, Scottish Premiership and the A-League
• Proven goalscorer at club level, especially during his time with Celtic

Honours (selected)

• Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic
• Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup honors with Celtic
• Individual scoring accolades during his Celtic tenure

Current status

After his stint with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League (2020–2021), Gary Hooper's career included further moves and periods of free agency. For the most up-to-date club status and season statistics, refer to current club announcements or major sports databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerbase, club websites).