History of Liam Delap in Timeline

Liam Delap is an English professional footballer. He currently plays as a forward for Ipswich Town in the Premier League. As a promising young talent, Delap's career is focused on his contributions as a forward within the professional soccer landscape.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2019: Joined Manchester City's academy

In 2019, Liam Delap joined Manchester City's academy after spending 10 years at Derby County's academy. He impressed from a young age and was capped at several youth levels with England.

2019: Top Scorer

Liam Delap finished as top scorer at the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Aegean Tournament for U16 international sides in Turkey.

September 2020: First-team debut for Manchester City

On 24 September 2020, Liam Delap debuted for Manchester City's first team in an EFL Cup match against AFC Bournemouth, scoring his first senior goal. He then made his Premier League debut on 27 September 2020 against Leicester City.

March 2021: England U18 debut

On 29 March 2021, Liam Delap debuted for England U18s in a 2–0 win against Wales.

April 2021: Confirmed move to Manchester City first team

In April 2021, Pep Guardiola confirmed that Liam Delap would be moved up to Manchester City's first team permanently before the following season. Delap also won his first trophy on 25 April, when City defeated Tottenham 1–0 in the League Cup final, though he was not selected for the squad.

2021: Suffered foot injury

During the 2021 pre-season, Liam Delap suffered a foot injury, causing him to miss the Community Shield against Leicester City and the Premier League opener against Tottenham Hotspur. On 20 August 2021, he signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at Manchester City until 2026.

February 2022: FA Cup Appearance & Champions League Debut

In February 2022, Liam Delap made his first appearance of the season in the FA Cup Third Round tie against Fulham. He made his UEFA Champions League debut on 15 February 2022, as a substitute in a 5–0 win against Sporting CP.

March 2022: England U19 debut

On 23 March 2022, Liam Delap debuted for England U19 as a substitute in a 3–1 win over Republic of Ireland.

June 2022: Included in England U19 squad

On 17 June 2022, Liam Delap was included in the England U19 squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

July 2022: UEFA European Under-19 Championship Winner

On 1 July 2022, Liam Delap came off the bench during extra time in the final and helped Aaron Ramsey score the last goal of the game as England beat Israel 3–1 to win the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

August 2022: Loan to Stoke City

On 18 August 2022, Liam Delap joined Stoke City on loan for the 2022–23 season.

September 2022: England U20 debut

On 21 September 2022, Liam Delap debuted for England U20 and scored during a 3–0 victory over Chile.

October 2022: First goal for Stoke City

On 8 October 2022, Liam Delap scored his first goal for Stoke City in a 3–1 win over Sheffield United.

January 2023: Recalled by Manchester City and loaned to Preston North End

On 12 January 2023, Liam Delap was recalled by Manchester City from his loan at Stoke and was then sent to Preston North End for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.

May 2023: Included in England U20 World Cup squad

On 10 May 2023, Liam Delap was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

July 2023: Loan to Hull City

On 2 July 2023, Liam Delap joined Hull City on a season-long loan.

August 2023: Debut for Hull City

On 5 August 2023, Liam Delap debuted for Hull City in a 2–1 loss to Norwich City, scoring the opening goal.

September 2023: England U21 debut

On 11 September 2023, Liam Delap made a goalscoring debut for England U21 during a 3–0 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification win away to Luxembourg.

December 2023: Named Hull City's Player of the Month

In December 2023, Liam Delap was named Hull City's Player of the Month.

July 2024: Joined Ipswich Town

On 13 July 2024, Liam Delap joined Premier League club Ipswich Town on a permanent deal. He signed a five-year contract.

2025: 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification win

On 11 September 2023, Liam Delap made a goalscoring debut for England U21 during a 3–0 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification win away to Luxembourg.