James Hooper (born 10 February 1997) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a forward for Witton Albion. He appeared in the Football League for Rochdale and Carlisle United.
Hooper turned professional at Rochdale in April 2015. He scored 23 goals at youth team level in the 2014âÂÂ15 season and was named as youth team Player of the Season, which reportedly attracted interested from Norwich City. He made his debut in the Football League on 24 November, coming on for Donal McDermott 54 minutes into a 2âÂÂ0 defeat to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium.
During his time at Rochdale he spent time on loan at both FC United and Stockport County.
On 14 March 2017, Hooper joined Carlisle United on a short-term deal.
He then joined FC United.
In 2017 he signed for Radcliffe Borough. He finished top goal scorer for Radcliffe in 2018 scoring 17 goals.
In July 2018 after appearing on trial for the club a number of times in pre-season friendlies, he signed on a one-year contract for Salford City.
In November 2018 he moved to Chorley.
In September 2019 he moved to Radcliffe.
After breaking his collarbone, he joined West Didsbury & Chorlton in January 2020 to regain his fitness, and scored three goals in three games with the club.
In February 2020 he joined Altrincham on non-contract terms.
In February 2020 he joined Witton Albion on dual registration terms and then joined the club on a permanent deal in August 2020.
In February 2022 he joined Atherton Collieries.
On 26 July 2022, Hooper signed for Workington.
On 21 September 2022, Hooper signed for Runcorn Linnets.
On 3 January 2023, Hooper signed for Moreland City.
In October 2023, Hooper returned to England, rejoining Runcorn Linnets.
On 10 September 2024, Hooper returned to Witton Albion.