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My Take
Fabian Delph is the sort of footballer the box scores never quite capture. A Bradford lad who joined Leeds at eleven and climbed through Aston Villa to the Premier League, he was a midfielder defined by graft rather than glamour. At 174 cm he was never the most imposing figure, yet his tireless running and willingness to do the unglamorous covering work made him quietly essential, especially during his City years when he kept filling gaps wherever needed. I have always had time for players who accept a thankless role and perform it without complaint, and Delph is a textbook example of that unsung professionalism.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fabian Delph
- Name (Japanese)
- ファビアン・デルフ
- Reading
- ふぁびあん・でるふ
- Born
- November 21, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 174 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Fabian Delph born?
Born November 21, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Fabian Delph from?
Fabian Delph is from United Kingdom.
What does Fabian Delph do?
Fabian Delph works as association football player.
How tall is Fabian Delph?
Fabian Delph is 174 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.