Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer serves as a key attacking midfielder and winger for Chelsea and the England National Team. Known for his composure and technical ability, he played a starring role in Chelsea's international success in 2025, securing both the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup titles.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Cole Jermaine Palmer was born on May 6, 2002, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England. The English midfielder stands 185 cm tall. He was raised by a dental engineer father, who played Sunday league football for two decades, and a mother who works as a dyslexia assessor.

Palmer is of Afro-Kittitian descent on his father’s side; his grandfather emigrated to the UK from Saint Kitts and Nevis in 1960. To honor his heritage, Palmer features the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis on his boots alongside the English flag. He was educated at St. Bede's College, a partner school of the Manchester City Academy.

Career

Palmer is a graduate of the Manchester City academy, making his senior debut in 2020. He was part of the City squad that won the historic continental treble (Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League) in the 2022–23 season. Seeking more playing time, he moved to Chelsea in 2023 for a £40 million fee.

His impact at Stamford Bridge was immediate and profound. In his debut season (2023–24), he was named the PFA Young Player of the Year and the PFA Fans' Player of the Year. His ascent continued into 2025, where he led Chelsea to silverware on the global stage, winning the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. His dominant performances in the latter tournament earned him the Golden Ball as the competition's best player.

Internationally, Palmer won the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England. He made his senior debut later that year and played a crucial role at UEFA Euro 2024**, scoring the equalizing goal in the final against Spain, though England eventually finished as runners-up.

Team Honors

• 2022–2023 - Premier League, Manchester City
• 2022–2023 - FA Cup, Manchester City
• 2022–2023 - UEFA Champions League, Manchester City
• 2023 - UEFA European Under-21 Championship, England U21
• 2023 - UEFA Super Cup, Manchester City
• 2024 - UEFA European Championship runner-up, England
• 2024–2025 - UEFA Conference League, Chelsea
• 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea

Individual Honors

• 2023–2024 - PFA Young Player of the Year
• 2023–2024 - PFA Fans' Player of the Year
• 2023–2024 - England Men's Player of the Year
• 2023–2024 - Chelsea Player of the Season
• 2023–2024 - Premier League Young Player of the Season
• 2024–2025 - UEFA Conference League Team of the Season
• 2025 - FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball
• 2025 - FIFA FIFPRO World 11