The young wing-back became the club’s 56th Academy graduate since the turn of the millennium when he made his first-team debut at the age of 18 in November 2024, stepping off the bench against Fulham at Selhurst Park.
A first start would follow just over a month later, with Kporha named in Oliver Glasner’s side for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The 2024/25 campaign proved a memorable one for the youngster overall, who made four first-team appearances, featured 16 times for the Under-21s – scoring three goals and providing six assists – and rounded off the season with an FA Cup winners’ medal.
Kporha’s progress was frustratingly interrupted by injury during the 25/26 campaign, limiting his involvement across the season.
He returned to action at the turn of the year, making his first Premier League 2 start in a 2-1 defeat away at Ipswich Town before later featuring from the bench against Middlesbrough as he continued to build up his fitness.
Now back on the grass with the U21s during pre-season, Kporha will be aiming to continue his journey and make his mark in the 26/27 campaign.
Have a great day, Caleb!