Matt Crooks

Huddersfield Town

He first joined Huddersfield Town academy in 2009, after a spell at the Manchester United Academy and signed his first professional contract at the club. In October 2010, he travelled with the Town squad for their League One match against Plymouth Argyle, and a few days later, he was named on the bench in their FA Cup match against Cambridge United. Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Crooks was among other youth players to be expected to be loaned out to gain first team experience. Nevertheless, in November, Crooks signed his first professional contract with the club, until 2014. It was announced on 9 February 2012 that Crooks was nominated for League One Apprentice of the Year, however, he ultimately lost it out to Charlton Athletic's Jordan Cousins. In March 2012, it announced that Crooks would be joining Halifax Town on a one-month loan. While at Halifax Town, Crooks scored his first professional goal in a 4–0 win over Histon. That soon earned him a loan extension until the end of the season. Crooks was even allowed to play for the club's promotion push. For the following season, 2012–13, Crooks was given number 36 shirt, however, he failed to make an appearance for the first-team. On 7 December 2012, Crooks, along with James Burke, joined Radcliffe Borough on loan until mid-January. Crooks made an impressive display at the club, including when he scored a brace against Clitheroe. Two days later, Crooks made his return to Huddersfield Town. After…

As of 22 August 2026

Crooks is a Manchester United fan. Crooks has been diagnosed with epilepsy, the condition first discovered following a seizure when he was 18 years old. Crooks works with the Peter Doody Foundation, a charity which works to normalise epilepsy and free young adults from stigma, limitations and fear - as well as highlighting the dangers of the condition. Crooks is the Vice Chair and Trustee of The Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust. Crooks is the child of deaf adults, and is fluent in British Sign Language.

Rotherham United

EFL League One second-place promotion: 2019–20 Hull City

EFL Championship play-offs: 2026 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2015–16 League Two, 2019–20 League One EFL Championship Player of the Month: January 2021