Caleb Kporha
Featuring in Channel 4's Football Dreams: The Academy, Caleb Kporha's progression at the club has been well documented.
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out on loan
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Defender
Date of Birth
15.07.0615 July 2006
Country
Joined Team
20.01.2320 January 2023
Kporha had trials at Tottenham Hotspur and Palace, before ultimately joining the club at Under-16s level back in 2021.
He earned his scholarship in July 2022 and his since gone from strength to strength, playing in a number of positions including full-back, central midfield and on the wing for Rob Quinn's Under-18s.
He scored his first goal for the U18s in a 2-2 draw against Fulham in October 2022. His strong start to the campaign in 22/23 saw him play up in the Under-21s squad in January 2023, making his first start and keeping a clean sheet against Liverpool in January 2023.
The youngster made 22 appearances in total for the U18s and U21s in 22/23, scoring three times.
After a successful year as a scholar, Kporha earned his first professional contract in July 2023 to commit his future to the club.
He featured for the Under-21s in their pre-season tour of the United States.
Kporha highlights
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U21 Match Highlights: Bromley 0-3 Crystal Palace
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Goal of the Month Contenders March
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U18 Match Highlights: Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 Crystal Palace
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Goal of the Month November 2022
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U18 Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 2-2 Fulham