Finn Anthony Delap (born 10 June 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Burton Albion.
Delap joined the Burton Albion academy following his release from Derby County, signing a scholarship in July 2021.[4] He spent time on loan with Southern League Premier Division Central club Ilkeston Town in the 2022–23 season,[5] signing a new contract upon his return to Burton.[6]
In August 2023, Delap joined Mickleover, returning to the club in February 2024, where he signed a new one-year deal.[7][8] On 10 February 2024, he made his senior debut for the club, coming off of the bench in a victory away at Bristol Rovers.[9] On 12 March 2024, he joined National League side, Woking on loan for the remainder of the campaign.[10] On 7 September 2024, Delap joined National League North side, Buxton on a two-month loan deal.[11] He went onto feature thirteen times in all competitions before returning to Burton Albion in December later that year.
On 19 June 2025, Burton said the player had signed a new two-year deal.[12]
Delap is the son of former professional footballer Rory Delap, who represented the Republic of Ireland national team.[13] His brother is Chelsea F.C. forward Liam Delap.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Burton Albion | 2022–23[2] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24[14] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[15] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Ilkeston Town (loan) | 2022–23[16] | Southern League Premier Division Central | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| Mickleover (loan) | 2023–24[16] | Southern League Premier Division Central | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 4[b] | 0 | 29 | 1 | |
| Woking (loan) | 2023–24[14] | National League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Buxton (loan) | 2024–25[2][17] | National League North | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Career total | 58 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 71 | 2 | ||
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