Liam Delap
Country: England/Republic of Ireland
Date of birth: 08/02/2003 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Winchester (England)
Height: 185cm
Youth career: Derby County, Manchester City (since 2019)
Current club: Manchester City
Squad number: 48
Current national team: England U-17
Position: center-forward
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Edin Džeko
Strengths:
– finishing 
– instinct
– off the ball movement
– heading
– link-up play
– technique 
– athleticism
– pace
– ball control
Weaknesses:
No significant weaknesses.
Style of play:
– complete forward
– tall player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, power, stamina and natural fitness who feels comfortable in contact situations
– powerful and determined forward with killer-instinct, interesting technique on the ball and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements
– good agility, coordination and pace for a player of his size
– likes to shoot at every opportunity he gets
– likes to play with back to goal
– generates many flick-ons and passes into the channels for his teammates to utilize
– possesses very impressive mid-range and long-range shooting skills
– capable of holding up the ball for teammates to provide them with assists when playing with his back to goal/good ability to connect with midfield
– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– knows how to use his body to shield the ball from defenders thanks to his technique, strength and ball control
– able to sniff out a goal in any situation
– often moves deep into midfield and drawing defenders with him, in order to create and exploit spaces for his teammates
– aerial threat in the opposition box
– indirect set-piece threat
Delap playing with back to goal – he makes a quick feint and scores with a superb low driven shot.
Delap with a fantastic run and finish.
He is best suited to playing as:
Centre-forward in 4-3-3.
Video:
Achievements:
English U-18 Championship 2018/2019 winner with Derby.
English U-18 Championship 2019/2020 winner with Manchester City.
Premier League Cup 2019/2020 winner with Manchester City.
League summary (as for 23 September 2020):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Liam Delap joined Manchester City youth academy from Derby County in 2019. He is the son of former Stoke City and Republic of Ireland star Rory Delap. During the 2019/2020 season, he was one of the leaders of Manchester City U-18 team that lifted both the Under-18 Premier League national title and Under-18 Premier League Cup. On 21 September 2020, he sat on the first-team bench for the first time in a Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton.
Quotes:
“Mixing power with panache, the 17-year-old also boasts an explosive turn of pace, prodigious skill and a genuine hunger and thirst for goals.
A traditional leader of the line and standing over 6ft, Delap relishes the physical side of the game and despite his tender years he is a formidable presence on the field.
But he marries that athleticism with guile and skilful creativity to make him a hugely exciting prospect.”
(mancity.com)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
Links:
Delap did play for Manchester City senior team. He made 3 appearance one in the league cup (vs Bou), one in the premier league ( vs Leicester city )and one in FA Cup(Vs B.City). He has been selected for multiple senior squad.