Michael Chopra
| Born | 23 December 1983, Gateshead |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Forward |
A graduate of Newcastle United's academy and a striker of immense potential, Michael gained experience in loan spells with other Football League clubs before joining Cardiff City in July 2006 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2012 in April 2007.
He joined Sunderland in July 2007 with a four-year contract.
Michael returned to Cardiff City in July 2009 with a three-year contract.
He joined Ipswich Town in June 2011 with a three-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 04 Jan 2001 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Watford | 25 Mar 2003 | 22 Apr 2003 | L |
| Nottingham Forest | 05 Feb 2004 | 07 Mar 2004 | L |
| Barnsley | 27 Aug 2004 | 08 May 2005 | L |
| Cardiff City | 01 Jul 2006 | 13 Jul 2007 | |
| Sunderland | 13 Jul 2007 | 03 Jul 2009 | |
| Cardiff City | 07 Nov 2008 | 29 Dec 2008 | L |
| Cardiff City | 02 Feb 2009 | 31 May 2009 | L |
| Cardiff City | 03 Jul 2009 | 11 Jun 2011 | |
| Ipswich Town | 11 Jun 2011 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2001 | Iceland | 2-0 | Bootham Crescent | Under-19 | |
| 04 Oct 2001 | Russia | 0-1 | Oakwell | U19 | |
| 07 Nov 2001 | Georgia | 4-1 | Bootham Crescent | UEFA U19 | Group 4 |
| 11 Nov 2001 | Hungary | 3-1 | Oakwell | UEFA Under-19 | Group 4 |
| 14 Feb 2002 | Germany | 3-1 | Portman Road | Under-19 | |
| 17 Apr 2002 | Lithuania | 1-1 | U19 | ||
| 21 Apr 2002 | Lithuania | 2-1 | City Ground | UEFA U19 | Quarter Final |
| 22 Jul 2002 | Germany | 3-3 | Nadderud OSLO | UEFA U19 | Final Group B |
| 24 Jul 2002 | Belgium | 1-1 | Gjemselund KONGSVINGER | UEFA U19 | Final Group B |
| 26 Jul 2002 | Republic of Ireland | 2-3 | HONEFOSS | UEFA U19 | Final Group B |
| 23 Oct 2002 | Germany | 2-1 | DESSAU | Under-20 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | Italy | 3-5 | Roker Park | Under 20 | |
| 06 Feb 2003 | Germany | 2-1 | Madejski Stadium | Under-20 | |
| 19 Mar 2003 | Switzerland | 1-1 | SION | Under-20 | |
| 09 Oct 2003 | Czech Republic | 2-0 | Broadhall Way | Under-20 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | Wales | 2-0 | Britannia Stadium | Under-20 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Japan | 0-1 | Al Maktoum Stadium | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | Group D |
| 02 Dec 2003 | Egypt | 0-1 | Al Maktoum Stadium | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | Group D |
| 05 Dec 2003 | Colombia | 0-0 | Al Maktoum Stadium | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | Group D |
| 30 Mar 2004 | Sweden | 2-2 | Kristianstad | U21 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2001 - 2002 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 2 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | England | Under-19 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | England | Under-20 | 4 | 2 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Newcastle United | UEFA Champions League | 2 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Newcastle United | Worthington Cup | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | Watford | League Division 1 | 4 | 1 |
5 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | England | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | England | Under-20 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 | 5 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Nottingham Forest | League Division 1 | 3 | 2 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Barnsley | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Barnsley | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Barnsley | League One | 38 | 1 |
17 |
8
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1
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| 2004 - 2005 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | Intertoto Cup | 1 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 6 | 7 |
1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 42 | 22 |
8
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2
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| 2007 - 2008 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Sunderland | Premier League | 21 | 12 |
6 |
7
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| 2008 - 2009 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 23 | 4 |
9 |
2
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| 2008 - 2009 | Sunderland | Carling Cup | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Sunderland | Premier League | 1 | 5 |
2 |
1
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| 2009 - 2010 | Cardiff City | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2009 - 2010 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
2 |
1
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| 2009 - 2010 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 36 | 5 |
16 |
10
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| 2009 - 2010 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | 2 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Cardiff City | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 25 | 7 |
9 |
7
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| 2010 - 2011 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 24 | 4 |
10 |
2
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.