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Who is Caleb Kporha? The Academy defender making his first start v Arsenal

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 ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Kporha only made a single appearance for the U18s in 23/24, unfortunately due to injury. He overcame his injury and returned in the pre-season ahead of 2024/25.

The right-back has made five appearances so far this term for Darren Powell's Under-21s side, with a goal and three assists to his name, and his performances duly earned him a place in the Palace matchday squad to face Liverpool in October.

A maiden senior appearance would arrive the following month, when Kporha replaced Daniel Munoz as a substitute in the closing stages of a home defeat to Fulham.

Now arrives his first Eagles start - at the Emirates Stadium in a League Cup quarter-final no less. Good luck, Caleb!

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