Tom Hopper (footballer)

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Tom Hopper
Personal information
Full name Thomas Edward Hopper[1]
Date of birth (1993-12-14) 14 December 1993 (age 28)[2]
Place of birth Boston, England[3]
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Lincoln City
Number 9
Youth career
2006–2010 Boston United
2010–2011 Leicester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 Leicester City 0 (0)
2012–2013 → Bury (loan) 22 (3)
2015 → Scunthorpe United (loan) 12 (4)
2015–2018 Scunthorpe United 103 (20)
2018–2020 Southend United 28 (9)
2020– Lincoln City 60 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:12, 19 March 2022 (UTC)

Thomas Edward Hopper (born 14 December 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Lincoln City.

Club career[]

Early career[]

Tom Hopper began his career with Boston United. Hopper became Boston's youngest ever player, when aged 15 he came on as a substitute for goalscorer Spencer Weir-Daley for the final 13 minutes of a 2–1 Challenge Cup victory over Hucknall Town.[4] In the summer of 2010, Hopper signed for Leicester City and immediately began impressing in the club's youth teams.

Leicester City[]

Hopper signed his first professional contract with Leicester City in October 2011.[5] On 28 January 2012, Hopper was allocated the number 37 shirt and named on the substitutes bench for Leicester's FA Cup match against Swindon Town. He made his début as an 81st-minute substitute for David Nugent. Leicester won the match 2–0.[6] Hopper said of his debut that "It all seems like a blur, but something I have really enjoyed".[7]

Manager Nigel Pearson was said to be impressed by the youngster.[8] In May 2012, he was named as Leicester City's Academy Player of the Season.[9] Hopper was given the 21 number for the 2012–13 season.[10] On 14 September, Hopper joined Bury on a one-month loan deal.[11] Hopper scored twice in his first six games during a month-long loan spell at Bury, including his first ever professional league goal against Stevenage[12] and Crawley Town.[13] On 16 October Hopper extended his loan at Bury until 3 January 2013, which was then extended for the remainder of the 2012–13 season on 4 January 2013.[14] Hopper's loan spell was cut short and he was sent back to Leicester on 7 February 2013.[15]

Hopper finished the season with Leicester City Development Squad & Academy, helping them to win the 2012–13 Professional Development League 2 and the HKFC International Soccer Sevens cup tournament.[16][17] Hopper was allocated the number 20 shirt at the beginning of the 2013–14 season[18] and was named as an unused substitute in Leicester's 2–1 Football League Cup win over Wycombe Wanderers on 6 August. He made his first appearance of the season in the next round of the League Cup, replacing Chris Wood in the 66th minute of a 5–2 win at Carlisle United.[19] On 30 May 2014, Hopper signed a new two-year deal.[20]

Hopper was an unused substitute in Leicester's first two Premier League fixtures, against Everton and Chelsea in August 2014.

Scunthorpe United[]

On 8 January 2015, Hopper joined League One outfit Scunthorpe United on a one-month loan.[21] Hopper made his debut on 10 January 2015, scoring in the 4–1 victory against Walsall.[22] After scoring 4 goals in 4 games, Hopper's loan was extended until the end on the season on 2 February 2015.[23] Hopper was nominated for the Sky Bet League One Player of the Month award for January, missing out to Dele Alli of MK Dons.[24] After his Leicester contract was terminated, he joined Scunthorpe on a permanent basis on 26 June 2015.[25]

Southend United[]

Hopper signed for Southend United on 15 June 2018 on a three-year deal.[26] He scored on his debut in a 3–2 defeat to Doncaster Rovers.[27]

Lincoln City[]

Hopper signed for Lincoln City on 23 January 2020 for an undisclosed fee, on a contract running until 2023.[28]

Personal life[]

In May 2015, Hopper and teammates James Pearson and Adam Smith made a sex tape with local women on Leicester's tour of Thailand, which was obtained by the Sunday Mirror. The three players apologised for making the video, which included a racial epithet towards the women.[29] Following the outcome of disciplinary proceedings, the three players had their contracts terminated.

Career statistics[]

As of 19 March 2022
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leicester City 2011–12[30] Championship 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2012–13[31] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013–14[32] 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
2014–15[33] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leicester City Total 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0
Bury (loan) 2012–13[31] League One 22 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 24 3
Bury Total 22 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 24 3
Scunthorpe United (loan) 2014–15[33] League One 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4
Scunthorpe loan total 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4
Scunthorpe United 2015–16[34] League One 34 8 0 0 1 0 1[a] 0 36 8
2016–17[35] 31 5 1 1 1 0 4[a] 0 37 6
2017–18[36] 38 7 3 0 1 0 4[b] 2 46 9
Scunthorpe United total 103 20 4 1 3 0 9 2 119 23
Southend United 2018-19[37] League One 14 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 7
2019-20[38] 14 2 1 0 0 0 1[a] 1 16 3
Southend United total 28 9 1 0 0 0 1 1 30 10
Lincoln City 2019-20[38] League One 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2
2020-21[38] 39 8 0 0 3 1 6[c] 2 48 11
2021-22[38] 14 1 0 0 1 1 1[a] 1 15 2
Lincoln City Total 60 10 0 0 4 2 7 3 71 15
Career Total 225 46 6 1 11 2 17 6 259 55
  1. ^ a b c d Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  2. ^ 2 appearances in Football League Trophy and 2 in League One Play Offs
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in League One Play-offs & Football League Trophy

References[]

  1. ^ "EFL: Club list of registered players" (PDF). English Football League. 20 May 2017. p. 62. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Tom Hopper". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 484. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  4. ^ "Hopper makes Boston United history". The Boston Standard. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Tom Hopper Signs Pro Contract". Leicester City F.C. 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ "Jermaine Beckford continued his superb scoring record in the FA Cup with both goals against a plucky Swindon side". BBC Sport. 28 January 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Leicester City academy striker Hopper straight back to earth – cleaning boots!". Leicester Mercury. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Academy prospect Tom Hopper making big impression with Leicester City". Leicester Mercury. 27 February 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Tom Hopper's season to savour with Leicester City ends with top Foxes award". Boston Standard. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Leicester City First Team Squad Numbers Confirmed". Leicester City F.C. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ^ "Bury loan for Hopper". www.LCFC.com. Leicester City F.C. 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. ^ "Stevenage 2-2 Bury". BBC Sport. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  13. ^ "Crawley Town 3-2 Bury". BBC Sport. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  14. ^ "Young Pro extend loan spells". www.LCFC.co.uk. Leicester City F.C. 4 January 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  15. ^ "Hopper returns to Leicester". Bury F.C. 7 February 2013. Archived from the original on 11 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  16. ^ "U21s Seal Top Spot With 3–0 Win". lcfc.com. 8 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  17. ^ "Foxes Secure Hong Kong Sevens Crown". lcfc.com. 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  18. ^ "Leicester City announce squad numbers for 2013-14 season". Leicester Mercury. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  19. ^ "Carlisle 2–5 Leicester". BBC Sport. 27 August 2013.
  20. ^ "New Deal for Hopper". Leicester City FC. 30 May 2014. Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  21. ^ "Hopper Heads To Scunthorpe On Loan". Leicester City. 8 January 2015. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  22. ^ "REPORT: WALSALL 1–4 IRON". Scunthorpe United. 10 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  23. ^ "Hopper Extends Scunthorpe Loan". Leicester City. 2 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  24. ^ "Sky Bet League 1 Player of the Month nominations". Football League. 4 February 2015. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  25. ^ "Tom Hopper: Scunthorpe sign sacked Leicester City striker". BBC Sport. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  26. ^ "Hopper is a Blue!".
  27. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44989249
  28. ^ "Imps welcome Tom Hopper". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  29. ^ "Leicester City trio apologise for behaviour on Thailand tour". BBC News. 31 May 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  30. ^ "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  31. ^ a b "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  32. ^ "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  33. ^ a b "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  34. ^ "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  35. ^ "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  36. ^ "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  37. ^ "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2018/19". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 23 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  38. ^ a b c d "Games played by Tom Hopper in 2019/20". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 23 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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