20 Facts About Thomas Delaney

Thomas Joseph Delaney was born on 3 September 1991 and is a Danish professional footballer, who plays as a defensive midfielder for Danish Superliga club Copenhagen.

Thomas Delaney then played in Germany for Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund, making 107 total Bundesliga appearances, before a move to Sevilla in 2021.

Thomas Delaney was part of their squads at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024, reaching the semi-finals of the 2020 tournament.

Thomas Delaney made his debut for Copenhagen in an unofficial friendly in August 2008.

Thomas Delaney scored on his continental debut on 22 July 2009, playing the full second leg in Copenhagen's Champions League second qualifying round victory over FK Mogren.

At the time, Thomas Delaney had the distinction of being the longest serving current player at the club, despite being only 20.

On 6 July 2013, Thomas Delaney extended his contract with the club to 2015.

Half a year later, Thomas Delaney was promoted to club captain.

On 17 August 2016, Werder Bremen announced Thomas Delaney would be joining the club in January 2017.

On 7 June 2018, Thomas Delaney signed for Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract.

On 22 August 2023, Thomas Delaney joined Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht on a season-long loan with an option-to-buy.

Thomas Delaney made a total of 25 appearances for the club.

Thomas Delaney made his debut for the Denmark under-18 team in October 2008, and went on to play three matches in total.

Thomas Delaney played 11 games for the Denmark U-19 team.

Thomas Delaney made his debut for the senior national team on 15 October 2013 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Malta.

Thomas Delaney was named in the 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

On 25 August 2024, Thomas Delaney announced his retirement from international football.

Thomas Delaney was born in Denmark and spent his youth there.

Thomas Delaney's father was born in Denmark but has American citizenship due to his own father being born in the United States.

Thomas Delaney has Irish roots through his paternal great-grandfather who moved from Ireland to the United States in the 19th century during the Great Famine.