Cole Palmer
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| Full Name | Cole Jermaine Palmer |
| Date of Birth | 6 May 2002 |
| Place of Birth | Manchester, England |
| Position | Attacking midfielder Winger |
| Chelsea career | 2023 – |
| Debut | 2 September 2023 |
| Games (goals) | 83 (39) |
| Other clubs | Manchester City |
Cole Palmer is an English attacking midfielder who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in September 2023.
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Before Chelsea
Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Palmer joined the Manchester City academy at the age of eight. Progressing through the youth ranks, he captained the under-18s before making his first-team debut in September 2020 in an EFL Cup tie against Burnley. Palmer made sporadic appearances for City over the next three seasons, contributing to the club’s domestic and European successes, including their historic treble-winning 2022–23 campaign. Despite scoring in the UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield at the beginning of the 2023–24 season, Palmer sought more regular first-team opportunities.
Chelsea career
2023–24 Season
On 1 September 2023, Palmer signed for Chelsea on a seven-year contract for an initial fee reported to be £40 million, potentially rising to £45 million with add-ons. The transfer was seen as a major coup for Chelsea, who sought to revamp their squad with young, high-potential players under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Palmer made his Chelsea debut on 2 September 2023, coming off the bench in a 1–0 defeat against Nottingham Forest. He scored his first goal for the club on 7 October 2023, converting a penalty in a 4–1 win over Burnley. Quickly establishing himself as a key figure, Palmer impressed with his technical ability, vision, and composure under pressure.
Throughout the 2023–24 season, Palmer became a talisman for Chelsea, frequently leading the team in goals and assists. His standout performances included a hat-trick against Manchester United in a dramatic 4–3 victory at Stamford Bridge in April 2024, where he scored twice in stoppage time to complete the comeback. He also netted four goals in a 6–0 rout of Everton, becoming the first Chelsea player since Frank Lampard to score four goals in a Premier League match.
Palmer finished the Premier League season with over 22 goals and 11 assists, making him one of the highest contributors in the division. His form earned him widespread acclaim, with many praising his maturity, leadership qualities, and impact in a young Chelsea side.
Statistics
- See also: List of Cole Palmer goals
| Season | Prem | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 25 |
| 2024-25 | 31 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 14 |
| Total | 64 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 39 |
- Correct as of 18 April 2025"
International
He made his senior international debut on 17 November 2023, coming on as a substitute in England's 2–0 win over Malta at Wembley Stadium. Palmer replaced Phil Foden in the 61st minute, showcasing glimpses of his technical ability and vision.
Although Palmer missed the subsequent match against North Macedonia due to a minor injury, he remained involved in the national team setup and continued to impress at club level.
In May 2024, following a standout season at Chelsea, Palmer was named in Gareth Southgate's preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024. His inclusion was seen as a reward for his remarkable development and consistency, and he was widely tipped to be a breakthrough player for England at the tournament.
Throughout the tournament, Palmer was primarily used as a substitute, featuring in six of England's seven matches. He made his tournament debut against Denmark in the second group-stage match, coming on in the 73rd minute and making an immediate impact with his creativity and directness in attack. He also featured against Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Spain.
In the quarter-finals against Switzerland, Palmer successfully converted his penalty during the shootout, helping England progress to the semi-finals. His performances were praised for their composure under pressure, technical quality, and his ability to inject urgency into England’s forward play when introduced.
In the final against Spain on 14 July, Palmer came on in the 70th minute. He scored England’s equaliser just three minutes later with a stunning strike from outside the box. Despite his late heroics, Spain eventually won 2–1, with England finishing as runners-up.
Honours
Club
- Manchester City
- Premier League: 2022-23
- FA Cup: 2022-23
- UEFA Champions League: 2022-23
- UEFA Super Cup: 2023
- Chelsea
International
- England
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