Stoke City will be delighted with 22-year-old’s progress after beating multiple Championship rivals to his signature: Opinion

Stoke City have seen Luke Graham quickly become a key player after his arrival from Dundee in the summer.

By Charlie Hodgson · The 72

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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The writer argues Stoke City should be delighted with 22-year-old Luke Graham's impressive progress this season.
Stoke signed the defender from Dundee on a four-year permanent contract in July 2026.
Graham scored the winning goal in a 1-0 match against Derby County on October 17.

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Charlie Hodgson writes that Stoke City will be delighted with 22-year-old defender Luke Graham's strong start to the season. The center-back joined the Potters on a four-year contract from Dundee in July 2026 after Stoke beat several rival clubs, including Portsmouth, to his permanent signature.

Graham recently scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 victory over Derby County on October 17. Alongside his domestic success under manager Mark Robins, the defender also earned his senior international debut for Scotland earlier in the month against North Macedonia.

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Stoke City will be delighted with 22-year-old’s progress after beating multiple Championship rivals to his signature: Opinion

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