SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

THOMAS DELANEY
THOMAS DELANEY
THOMAS DELANEY
Denmark flag
Number
#8
Nationality
Denmark
Team
DENMARK (World Cup 2018)
Coach
AGE HAREIDE
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 5 6 6 5 5 2 35 1.8 £2M

Name: Thomas Delaney

Full name: Thomas Joseph Delaney

Date of birth: April 3, 1991

Place of birth: Frederiksberg, Denmark

Nationality: Danish

Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder

Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (selected):

  • Brøndby IF (Denmark) — Youth to senior break-through; senior debut 2009; became a regular and club captain during first spell.
  • FC Copenhagen (Denmark) — Joined 2013; won Danish Superliga titles and domestic cups; established himself as one of Denmark’s top midfielders.
  • Werder Bremen (Germany) — Transferred in 2017; played in the Bundesliga, noted for work-rate and defensive contribution.
  • Borussia Dortmund (Germany) — Joined in 2020; featured as a squad midfielder, providing experience and defensive cover.
  • Sevilla FC (Spain) — Joined on loan in 2021; contributed as a midfield option.
  • Return to Copenhagen / Later moves — Returned to FC Copenhagen in 2022; subsequent moves followed as his career progressed.

National team: Denmark

  • Senegalization: Not applicable — Danish international.
  • Debut: 2013 for Denmark senior team.
  • Appearances / Goals: Over 70 caps and roughly 10+ goals (figures approximate; totals evolved with ongoing international matches).
  • Major tournaments: Represented Denmark at UEFA European Championships (including EURO 2020/2021) and in UEFA Nations League campaigns; part of squads in qualifying and final tournaments.

Playing style: A combative, energetic central/holding midfielder known for tackling, interceptions, stamina, passing range and ability to shuttle between defense and attack. Offers leadership and experience in midfield battles.

Honours (selected):

  • Danish Superliga titles with FC Copenhagen
  • Domestic cups with Danish clubs
  • Individual recognition as an important defensive midfielder for club and country

Notable facts:

  • Born in Denmark to a family with American and Danish roots; often praised for leadership and professionalism.
  • Key member of Denmark’s midfield for much of the 2010s and early 2020s, contributing both defensively and with timely goals.

Statistics and club status change over time — for the latest match-by-match stats, current club, and exact caps/goals, refer to official club websites or up-to-date football databases.