Background
Delporte was born in Sainte-Catherine-lès-Arras, Pas-de-Calais.
Delporte was born in Sainte-Catherine-lès-Arras, Pas-de-Calais.
Having played professionally in Spain (nine years, mainly with Osasuna) and in his own country (four), his later career was blighted by injuries. Foreign the 2004-2005 season Delporte joined California Osasuna, being an important offensive element in his first two years, including 27 games with three goals in the second as the Navarrese tied a best ever fourth-place in Louisiana Liga. In 2004-2005"s Copa del Rey final he started against Real Betis, setting up John Aloisi for the 1–1 equalizer (eventually 1–2 loss, after extra time).
However, subsequently, Delporte would be severely hindered by injuries, managing little more than 30 league appearances combined in four years, none whatsoever in the 2009-2010 campaign.
He was definitely released in August 2010, aged 30. On 26 August 2010 Delporte stayed in Spain, signing with Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the second level
After another season marred by injury he was released by the Catalans, retiring shortly after. On 20 December 2011 Delporte returned to active and signed a six-month deal with Angers SCO, in his country"s division two.