Finn Delap Explained

Finn Delap
Full Name:Finn Anthony Delap[1]
Birth Date:10 June 2005
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Burton Albion
Clubnumber:26
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Derby County
Youthyears2:2021–2022
Youthclubs2:Burton Albion
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Burton Albion
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Ilkeston Town (loan)
Caps2:24
Goals2:1
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Mickleover (loan)
Caps3:23
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Woking (loan)
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Club-Update:18:30, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

Finn Anthony Delap (born 10 June 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for club Burton Albion.

Career

Delap joined the Burton Albion academy following his release from Derby County, signing a scholarship in July 2021.[2] He spent time on loan with Southern League Premier Division Central club Ilkeston Town in the 2022–23 season,[3] signing a new contract upon his return to Burton.[4]

In August 2023, Delap joined Mickleover, returning to the club in February 2024, where he signed a new one-year deal.[5] [6] On 10 February 2024, he made his senior debut for the club, coming off of the bench in a victory away at Bristol Rovers.[7] On 12 March 2024, he joined National League side, Woking on loan for the remainder of the campaign.[8]

Personal life

Delap is the son of former professional footballer Rory Delap, who represented the Republic of Ireland national team.[9] His brother is Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burton Albion2022–23League One0000000000
2023–24League One2000000020
Total2000000020
Ilkeston Town (loan)2022–23[10] Southern League Premier Division Central2410000241
Mickleover (loan)2023–24Southern League Premier Division Central2303140301
Woking (loan)2023–24National League3030
Career total511310040582

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS. English Football League. 7 September 2023. 14 February 2024.
  2. Web site: SEVEN NEW SCHOLARS JOIN BURTON ALBION'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SIDE. www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 5 July 2021. 14 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Delap Becomes a Loan Robin. southern-football-league.co.uk. 13 October 2022. 14 February 2024.
  4. Web site: NEW CONTRACTS FOR YOUNG BREWERS TRIO. www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 23 June 2023. 14 February 2024.
  5. Web site: ACADEMY GRADUATES TOM HEWLETT AND FINN DELAP HEAD OUT ON LOAN. www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 4 August 2023. 14 February 2024.
  6. Web site: CONTRACT & LOANS UPDATE: FINN DELAP SIGNS NEW DEAL. www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 2 February 2024. 14 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Bristol Rovers 1–2 Burton Albion. BBC Sport. 10 February 2024. 14 February 2024.
  8. News: Delap Joins On Loan . . William . Bewsey . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024.
  9. Web site: Teenage son of Carlisle United star makes loan move. News and Star. Colman. Jon. 4 August 2023. 14 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Finn Delap Player Profile - Aylesbury United Archive. www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com. 14 February 2024.