Peter Hooper: profile
Peter Hooper (born 2 February 1933 in Teignmouth, United Kingdom) was a Kenyan footballer who played as a forward. He died on 13 August 2011.
Hooper's senior club career began in 1953 at Bristol Rovers F.C.. He played for 5 clubs since 1953. The busiest spell of his career was at Bristol Rovers F.C. (1953–1962): 297 appearances and 101 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 391 appearances and 137 goals.
At international level, Hooper represented Kenya (1951), earning 1 cap and scoring 3 goals.
Eligibility explained: Why does Peter Hooper play for Kenya?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1951 (aged about 18)
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (137 in 391)
- Shares a birthday with
- Edmond Tapsoba, Sadiq Umar and Omar Mascarell (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1962 |  Bristol Rovers F.C. |
EFL League Two | 297 | 101 |
| 1962–1963 | Cardiff City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 40 | 22 |
| 1963–1966 | Bristol City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 54 | 14 |
| 1966– | Worcester City F.C. |
National League North | – | – |
| — | Dawlish Town A.F.C. |
– | – | |
| Total | 391 | 137 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 |  Kenya |
Senior | 1 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Peter Hooper born?
Peter Hooper was born in Teignmouth, United Kingdom.
Which national team does Peter Hooper play for?
Peter Hooper played international football for Kenya. He has 1 cap and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Peter Hooper played for?
Peter Hooper's recorded clubs are Bristol Rovers F.C., Cardiff City F.C., Bristol City F.C., Worcester City F.C. and Dawlish Town A.F.C..
What position does Peter Hooper play?
Peter Hooper played as a forward.