Fabian Delph was envisaged as a future midfield general after he made his breakthrough in the 2008/09 season. His passing, positional play and ability to score stunning goals from long range made him an important part of his side’s attacking play. He soon secured a move to Aston Villa . However, he was unable to make much of an impact in his early seasons at the club as he struggled with a number of injuries including a cruciate ligament injury which ruled him out for 8 months. Eventually he managed to get his injuries under control and also redefined his form, leading to a move to Manchester City .

Born name

Fabian Delph

nickname

Fabian

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Bradford, England, United Kingdom

nationality

training

Fabian Delph went to Tong Secondary School where he studied until 2006. He later graduated from Boston Spa School which is a partner school of football club, Leeds United.

He polished his football skills at Leeds United youth academy and started his football journey with Bradford City youth development .

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Father – unknown
• Mutter – Donna Delph
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

unknown

Position

Central midfielder, left defender

Shirt Number

15, 28, 39, 25 – Leeds United

16 – Aston Villa

18 – Manchester City

17, 15, 11, 8, 19 – England national team

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

67 kg or 147.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Fabian Delph dated –

1. Natalie Delph (2013–Present) – Fabian Delph first started dating Natalie in 2013 while he was playing for her Aston Villa . They decided to get married just a few months after I started dating. Natalie gave birth to 3 daughters during her marriage. Their youngest daughter was born during the 2018 FIFA World Cup and he decided to leave the camp in England for a short time to celebrate his daughter’s birth there. His first two daughters are named Sophia and Aleya.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Bald

brand promotion

Fabian Delph signed a personal endorsement deal with Nike . According to the terms of the deal, he is required to wear Nike shoes for his professional matches.

Known for

Having played in the English top flight for over 10 years. During his time in the top flight he represented Aston Villa for many seasons and also played for Manchester City.

First football game

In May 2007 he made his professional debut with Leeds United in a match against Derby County . He was used as a substitute in the final game of the Leeds United season in the league.

In August 2009, Delph made his first appearance for Aston Villa in a Premier League home game against Wigan Athletic . He lasted just 61 minutes in the match, which his team lost 2-0.

In August 2015, he made his debut for Manchester City in a Premier League game against Everton . He was used as a late substitute in the 2-0 win.

He made his first international start for England in a friendly against Norway . He replaced Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 69th minute in a 1-0 win.

Strengthen

• pass
• tackle
• positional play
• tenacity
• reading the game

weaknesses

• Gets hurt quite often
• air ability

First TV show

In 2015, Fabian Delph made his first TV show appearance on sports talk show, Fußball-Fokus .

Personal trainer

In addition to his team training, Delph also spends significant time in the gym to strengthen his muscles and reduce injuries. He has also made tai chi an integral part of his daily regimen. Tai Chi’s mindful movements have helped him reduce his injuries and improve his mental well-being.

He has also adopted a vegan diet to put his injury struggles behind him.

Fabian Delph facts

1. He was signed by Leeds United on the recommendation of their academy manager Greg Abbott. Abbott had been advised to recommend Delph by Paul Jewell, the former Bradford manager who used to play with Delph.
2. In January 2008 he signed his first professional contract with Leeds United . This season he managed to make two appearances for the senior national team.
3. In September 2008, he scored his first professional goal in his side Crewe Alexandra ‘s impressive 5–2 win . He had signed a contract extension with the club a day before scoring his first goal.
4. It was reported in the 2009 winter transfer window that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was considering signing Delph for £6million. Leeds chairman Ken Bates even revealed his club had rejected advances from two Premier League clubs.
5. The 2008–09 season proved to be his breakthrough season. He even won League One ‘s Young Player of the Year award at Football League Awards. He was also recognized as the Young Player of the Season at the end of the season.
6. After Leeds United were unable to secure promotion from League One , speculation grew about Delph’s departure from the club. He was actively pursued by top English clubs including Fulham, Sunderland, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur .
7. In August 2013 it was announced that Leeds United had agreed to sell Fabian Aston Villa for an undisclosed transfer fee.
8. In January 2010 he scored his first professional goal for Aston Villa in the FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion . His team won the thrilling competition 3-2.
9. He suffered a serious knee injury during an Aston Villa training session in April 2010. It was later revealed that he had suffered a cruciate ligament injury which kept him out of action for 8 months.
10. Delph later managed to settle into Aston Villa ‘s starting line-up in the 2012-13 season and managed to make 24 appearances in the season.
11. His great performances in the 2013/14 season helped him establish himself as one of the best midfielders in the league. He was chosen as Player of the Year by the club fans.
12. In July 2015, he was the focus of a farce transfer saga. Manchester City had made a transfer offer to Delph which was accepted by the club but he was unable to report for the medical. He later released a statement reaffirming his intention to stay with Aston Villa . However, after a week he reiterated his commitment to Aston Villa he decided to move to Manchester City which made Villa fans furious as his inability to take a stand angered them.
13. In November 2015 he scored his first goal for Manchester City in a Premier League game against Southampton .
14. In December 2008 he was arrested by the police on charges of drunk driving. He decided to plead guilty and was fined £1,400 and banned from driving for 18 months.
15. In the 2017-2018 season, he managed to win the Premier League title with Manchester City . He played in the left back position after Benjamin Mendy sustained a cruciate ligament injury.
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