Finn Delap

Finn Delap
Personal information
Full name Finn Anthony Delap[1]
Date of birth (2005-06-10) 10 June 2005 (age 19)[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)

Finn Anthony Delap (born 10 June 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Buxton FC on loan from EFL League One club Burton Albion.

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] Delap joined Buxton FC on loan from Burton Albion in September 2024.

Personal life

Delap is the son of former professional footballer Rory Delap, who represented the Republic of Ireland national team.[10] His brother is Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap.

Career statistics

As of match played 1 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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[a] 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
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References

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