Shannon Cooke

Shannon Cooke (born 2 February 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Birmingham City. Cooke has competed for England at the Under-15 and Under-19 level.

Club career

Cooke made her Arsenal debut in the FA Women's Super League in the penultimate match of the 2017–18 season. She came on in the 87th minute, replacing goalscorer Beth Mead in a 2–0 win over Sunderland.

On 31 January 2023, Cooke joined West Ham United on a long-term contract.

In January 2025, Cooke joined Women's Championship leaders Birmingham City on loan for the remainder of the season. Cooke earned the club's goal of the season award, the Women's Championship goal of the month (February), the Women's Championship defender of the month (February), and was nominated for the Women's Championship goal of the season.

Honours Arsenal

Women's FA Cup runners up: 2017–18 Birmingham City Women's Super League 2: 2025–26