One goal in 14: Why Jack Cooper-Love’s Dutch move matters for Emmen

Having scored just one goal in 14 League One appearances for Burton Albion, 24‑year‑old forward Jack Cooper-Love completed a permanent transfer to Dutch Eerste Divisie side FC Emmen, ending his spell with the Brewers after not featuring since December 2024.

The move comes after loan periods in the Netherlands, having signed from Swedish top‑flight side Elfsborg in July 2024. Those Dutch stints helped raise his profile ahead of the permanent transfer.

During his loan at De Graafschap, Cooper-Love found the net five times in 12 appearances. The spell demonstrated his ability to adapt to Dutch football.

A season earlier he spent time at Roda JC, scoring nine goals in 38 matches. The Swede, whose parents are English, added a British dimension to his experience.

FC Emmen finished 14th in the Dutch second tier in the 2025‑26 campaign, entering a rebuilding phase. The club hopes Cooper-Love’s experience will bolster their attack.

The transfer was confirmed in a Getty Images release noting Cooper-love’s lack of appearances since December 2024. All the latest Burton Albion news now points to his departure.

Born in Sweden to English parents, Jack Cooper-Love’s mixed heritage gives him both Swedish and British ties. His July 2024 move to Burton marked his first foray into English football.