Fabian Delph
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| Fabian Delph | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fabian Delph | |
| Date of birth | May 5, 1991 | |
| Place of birth | Bradford, England | |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 81⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Leeds United | |
| Number | 28 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| ?-2004 2006-08 |
Bradford City Leeds United |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2007- | Leeds United | 2 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2008- | England Under-19s | 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Fabian Delph (born 5 May 1991) is an English footballer who currently plays for Leeds United. Delph started off his career in football as a trainee at Bradford City[1]. Delph left City in 2004 and his school, Tong Secondary School in 2006[2] to sign a scholarship with Leeds United. In March 2008, Delph started his international career, making his debut as a substitute for the England Under-19s[3].
After a string of impressive performances in Spring 2008, Delph was made captain of the Leeds Reserves[4]. He was given his debut at Leeds as a substitute in the final match of the 2006-07 season against Derby County on the 6 May 2007 and was awarded his first professional contract on the 11th January 2008[5]. Delph made two appearances for Leeds in the 2007-08 season, both as a substitute. Delph is seen as a hot prospect for Leeds and is expected to play a part in Leeds' side in the 2008-09 season.
[edit] References
- ^ Youth team provide conveyor-belt of talent. Bradford Telegraph and Argus (11th February 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Rose Between Two Chelsea Thorns. Leeds Utd Mad (25th March 2006). Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Tomkins at the double. The FA (25th March 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Captain Fab. Leeds United (8th April 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Delph Pens Deal. Leeds Utd Mad (12th January 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
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