30 Facts About Fabian Delph

Fabian Delph was born on 21 November 1989 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder or left-back.

Fabian Delph was on the books of Bradford City as a youngster until he moved to Leeds United aged 11.

Fabian Delph represented England at under-19 and under-21 level and made his senior debut in a friendly against Norway on 3 September 2014.

Fabian Delph left City in September 2001 to join Leeds United after he was recommended to their academy coach Greg Abbott by former Bradford manager Paul Jewell, whose son played with Fabian Delph.

Fabian Delph went to Tong Secondary School, which he left in 2006 to sign a two-year scholarship with Leeds United, at the age of 16.

Fabian Delph completed his studies at the partner school to Leeds, Boston Spa School.

Fabian Delph's performances prompted Stuart Pearce to give Delph his first call-up to the England under-21 squad in November 2008.

The transfer was concluded the following day after Fabian Delph completed a medical and agreed personal terms.

On 17 April 2010, Fabian Delph had to be carried away from training on a stretcher after picking up a "serious" knee injury.

Fabian Delph was immediately taken for tests on the injury.

Fabian Delph returned to action on 26 February 2011, in a Premier League victory over Blackburn Rovers, when he came on as an impromptu left-back after Nathan Baker was injured in the first half.

On 3 March 2011, Fabian Delph signed a new deal with Aston Villa keeping him at the club until 2015.

Fabian Delph scored his second goal for Villa against Tranmere Rovers in the League Cup on 28 August 2012.

On 20 January 2012, Fabian Delph re-signed for Leeds United on loan, initially until 25 February 2012.

Fabian Delph picked up an ankle injury in Leeds' defeat to Coventry City and returned to Aston Villa for treatment on the injury.

Fabian Delph saw a long range, low driven shot from his favoured left foot hit the inside of Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's left post, coming very close to his first Premier League goal.

Fabian Delph played a neat one-two with Benteke, took the first touch to control with his favoured left foot and finished with his right within the box.

The victory prompted a pitch invasion by fans, who Fabian Delph claimed stole his captain's armband while kissing and biting him.

Fabian Delph never showed up for his scheduled medical, and subsequently released a statement on the Aston Villa website confirming he would be staying at the club and would not be moving to Manchester City.

However, reports a week later emerged that Fabian Delph had again changed his mind and was having a medical at Manchester City ahead of a prospective move.

Fabian Delph started 14 consecutive matches in the Premier League, scoring st Crystal Palace, as City set a new record of 18 consecutive league wins.

Fabian Delph was sent off in the FA Cup defeat to Wigan Athletic in February 2018 and then suffered a muscle problem, not returning to fitness until April.

On 27 September 2022, Fabian Delph announced his retirement from professional football.

In March 2008, Fabian Delph started his international career, making his debut as a substitute for the England national under-19 team.

On 28 August 2014, Fabian Delph was named in the senior England squad for the first time, ahead of a friendly against Norway and the first Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland.

On 16 May 2016, Fabian Delph was announced to have been selected for the provisional UEFA Euro 2016 England squad.

Fabian Delph was named in the 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Fabian Delph played the full 90 minutes of the final group game, against Belgium.

On 23 December 2008, Fabian Delph was arrested by police and charged for drink driving in Rothwell, Leeds, while driving home with four friends.

Fabian Delph has three daughters, the youngest of whom was born during the 2018 World Cup.