Ismeal Kabia

Dutch right winger Ismeal made the step up to our under-21s team last season, making 13 appearances in Premier League 2, including both play-off matches. He also featured for Jack Wilshere’s under-18s side in the U18 Premier League and FA Youth Cup and represented us in Europe in the UEFA Youth League. The speedy forward, who is eligible to play for the Netherlands and Sierra Leone at the international level, has been with us from the age of 11. He made his first-team debut for us at home to Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup in 2024/25. Following the signing of his second professional contract, Ismeal joined League Two side Shrewsbury Town on loan in 2025/26.