Finn Delap
Finn Anthony Delap (born 10 June 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Burton Albion.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Finn Anthony Delap[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 2005[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Burton Albion | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Derby County | ||
| 2021–2022 | Burton Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Burton Albion | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Ilkeston Town (loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Mickleover (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Woking (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:30, 1 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
Delap joined the Burton Albion academy following his release from Derby County, signing a scholarship in July 2021.[3] He spent time on loan with Southern League Premier Division Central club Ilkeston Town in the 2022–23 season,[4] signing a new contract upon his return to Burton.[5]
In August 2023, Delap joined Mickleover, returning to the club in February 2024, where he signed a new one-year deal.[6][7] On 10 February 2024, he made his senior debut for the club, coming off of the bench in a victory away at Bristol Rovers.[8] On 12 March 2024, he joined National League side, Woking on loan for the remainder of the campaign.[9]
Personal life
Delap is the son of former professional footballer Rory Delap, who represented the Republic of Ireland national team.[10] His brother is Manchester City forward Liam Delap.
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 April 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Burton Albion | 2022–23 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24[11] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ilkeston Town (loan) | 2022–23[12] | Southern League Premier Division Central | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| Mickleover (loan) | 2023–24[12] | Southern League Premier Division Central | 23 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 4[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| Woking (loan) | 2023–24[11] | National League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 51 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 2 | ||
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
References
- "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- Finn Delap at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "SEVEN NEW SCHOLARS JOIN BURTON ALBION'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SIDE". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "Delap Becomes a Loan Robin". southern-football-league.co.uk. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "NEW CONTRACTS FOR YOUNG BREWERS TRIO". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "ACADEMY GRADUATES TOM HEWLETT AND FINN DELAP HEAD OUT ON LOAN". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "CONTRACT & LOANS UPDATE: FINN DELAP SIGNS NEW DEAL". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "Bristol Rovers 1–2 Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- Bewsey, William (12 March 2024). "Delap Joins On Loan". Woking F.C. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- Colman, Jon (4 August 2023). "Teenage son of Carlisle United star makes loan move". News and Star. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "Games played by Finn Delap in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- "Finn Delap | Player Profile - Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com. Retrieved 14 February 2024.