Michael Cooper (born 15 September 1988) is a retired English professional rugby league footballer.

The St. George club agreed to a release fee with Warrington to sign the then 24-year-old, who had been under contract to the wire through until the end of the 2014 season.

[citation needed] In June 2016, it was announced that Cooper would be returning to Warrington on a three-year deal for the start of the 2017 campaign.

[citation needed] Cooper played in the 2018 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Catalans Dragons at Wembley Stadium.

[15] Cooper joined Wigan in July 2022, with his departure from Warrington happening earlier than expected early after the initial deal was due to take place at end of the 2022 season.

[19] On 27 September 2024, Cooper announced that he was to retire from rugby league with immediate effect, following medical advice related to a concussion injury he suffered during a match against the Leigh Leopards on 5 July.