Mark Delaney facts for kids
at the Lamb Ground, Tamworth on 16 July 2019
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Mark Anthony Delaney | ||
| Date of birth | 13 May 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Haverfordwest, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995-1998 1998-1999 1999-2007 |
Carmarthen Town Cardiff City Aston Villa |
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| National team | |||
| 1999-2006 | Wales | ||
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Mark Delaney (born 13 May 1976) is a former Welsh football player. He was a strong defender who played for several important clubs. Mark also proudly represented his home country, Wales, on the international stage.
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Mark Delaney's Football Journey
Mark Delaney started his professional football career in 1995. He played for a team called Carmarthen Town in Wales. He spent three seasons there, gaining valuable experience on the field.
Playing for Cardiff City
In 1998, Mark moved to Cardiff City. This was a step up for him, as Cardiff City played in the English football league system. He quickly became an important player for the team. He played 28 games for Cardiff City during his time there.
Years at Aston Villa
Later in 1998, Mark joined Aston Villa, a big club in the Premier League. This was the highest level of football in England. He spent many years at Aston Villa, from 1998 until 2007.
During his time at Aston Villa, Mark played in many exciting matches. He was known for his strong defending skills. He helped his team in various competitions. Mark played over 180 games for Aston Villa in the Premier League. He scored a couple of goals during his long career with the club.
Representing Wales Internationally
Mark Delaney also had a successful international career. He played for the Wales national team. He made his debut for Wales in 1999.
He continued to play for his country until 2006. Mark played a total of 36 matches for Wales. He was a key part of the Welsh defense during those years. Representing his country was a great honor for him.
