Chris Cohen (footballer)
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Christopher David Cohen (born 5 March 1987) is an English former professional footballer who is currently assistant head coach of Lincoln City.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Christopher David Cohen[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1987-03-05) 5 March 1987 (age 37)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Norwich, England | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Lincoln City (assistant head coach) | ||
Youth career | |||
1993–2003 | West Ham United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2006 | West Ham United | 18 | (0) |
2005–2006 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 30 | (1) |
2006–2007 | Yeovil Town | 44 | (6) |
2007–2018 | Nottingham Forest | 272 | (14) |
Total | 364 | (21) | |
International career | |||
2003 | England U16 | 3 | (0) |
2002–2003 | England U17 | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Primarily a midfielder, he was able to operate equally in the centre or on the left, but was also employed at times as a left-back. During his time at Nottingham Forest, Cohen was known for his energetic and hard-working style of play and the consistency of his performances which won him multiple player of the season awards.
Cohen started his career with West Ham United in 2003. He joined Yeovil Town on loan from 2005 until 2006 and signed for the club permanently later in 2006, before moving to Nottingham Forest in summer 2007.