#9Attack - Centre-Forward

Liam Delap

Liam Rory Delap

EnglandAge23Centre-Forward

Market Value€28.00m

Chelsea FC· Premier League

Played

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Assists

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12g

90min blocks

Position

Attack - Centre-Forward

Main Position

Centre-Forward

Date of Birth

2003-02-08(23)

Height

1,86

Preferred Foot

right

Place of Birth

Winchester

Citizenship

England

Contract & Agent

Joined

2025-06-04

Contract Until

2031-06-30

Agent

CAA Stellar ✓

Outfitter

adidas

Market Value

€28.00m

Last Updated

2026-06-03

Honours

Top goal scorerEnglish Champion ×2FIFA Club World Cup winnerEnglish League Cup winnerEnglish FA Youth Cup winner

Career Achievements

Delap has won two English Premier League titles, the FIFA Club World Cup, and the English League Cup with Manchester City. He was also the top goal scorer in the Premier League 2 and won the FA Youth Cup.

Biography

Liam Delap is an English centre-forward who began his professional career at Manchester City, where he progressed through the academy and made his senior debut. He joined Chelsea FC in 2024, bringing his physical presence and goal-scoring ability to the Premier League. Delap has represented England at youth levels and is known for his powerful shooting and aerial prowess.

Playing Style

Delap is a traditional target man, using his strength and height to hold up play and win aerial duels. He excels at finishing inside the box, particularly with his head, and is a constant threat from set pieces. His main weakness is his limited pace and mobility, which can restrict his involvement in build-up play.

Market Value History

Season Stats (Premier League)

All seasons (45)

Season	Comp	Apps	G	A	YC	RC	Min
25/26	Premier League	28	1	1	4	0	1101
25/26	FA Cup	6	0	3	0	0	231
25/26	UEFA Champions League	5	1	0	0	0	184
25/26	EFL Cup	2	0	0	1	0	85
24/25	Premier League	37	12	2	12	0	2616
24/25	International Friendlies	5	1	0	4	0	270
24/25	FA Cup	2	0	0	0	0	41
24/25	EFL Cup	1	0	0	1	0	12
23/24	UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying	7	2	2	3	0	371
23/24	Championship	31	8	2	5	0	2219
23/24	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
23/24	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
23/24	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	0	33
22/23	Premier League 2	0	0	0	0	0	0
22/23	Championship	22	3	0	6	0	1256
22/23	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0
22/23	International Friendlies	4	1	0	1	0	165
22/23	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	0	66
21/22	UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers	2	0	0	0	0	86
21/22	U20 Elite League	1	0	0	0	0	20
21/22	EFL Trophy	2	0	0	0	0	106
21/22	Premier League 2	10	8	2	3	0	795
21/22	Premier League	1	0	0	0	0	8
21/22	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	0	13
21/22	UEFA Champions League	1	0	0	0	0	5
2025	FIFA Club World Cup	6	1	1	2	0	306
2023	U20 World Cup	2	0	0	0	0	70
2022	UEFA Under-19 Euro	3	1	0	0	0	109
20/21	EFL Trophy	2	3	1	1	0	180
20/21	Premier League 2	20	24	5	2	1	1730
20/21	Premier League	1	0	0	0	0	39
20/21	International Friendlies	1	1	0	0	0	45
20/21	FA Youth Cup	2	2	0	0	0	149
20/21	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	0	15
20/21	UEFA Champions League	0	0	0	0	0	0
20/21	EFL Cup	1	1	0	1	0	90
19/20	Premier League 2	2	0	1	0	0	45
19/20	U18 Premier League	11	7	6	6	0	773
19/20	International Friendlies	2	2	0	1	0	111
19/20	FA Youth Cup	4	2	1	1	0	292
19/20	UEFA Youth League	2	0	0	1	0	17
18/19	U18 Premier League	7	1	0	0	0	309
18/19	International Friendlies	10	6	1	0	0	529
18/19	FA Youth Cup	1	0	0	0	0	27
17/18	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	80