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.

Finn Delap
Personal information
Full nameFinn Anthony Delap[1]
Date of birth (2005-06-10) 10 June 2005 (age 19)[2]
Position(s)Defender
Team information
Current team
Burton Albion
Number26
Youth career
0000–2021Derby County
2021–2022Burton Albion
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–Burton Albion2(0)
2022–2023Ilkeston Town (loan)24(1)
2023–2024Mickleover (loan)23(0)
2024Woking (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
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burton Albion2022–23League One0000000000
2023–24[11]League One2000000020
Total2000000020
Ilkeston Town (loan)2022–23[12]Southern League Premier Division Central2410000241
Mickleover (loan)2023–24[12]Southern League Premier Division Central230314[a]0301
Woking (loan)2023–24[11]National League3030
Career total511310040582

References