Cole Palmer was born on 6 May 2002. He is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger. He plays for Chelsea and the England national team.
His father’s family is of Afro-Kittitian descent. His great-grandparents were part of the Windrush generation and migrated to the UK in 1955. His grandfather followed in 1960. Palmer wears boots with the flags of England and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Palmer played for England at under-17 level. He made his under-21 debut in August 2021 and scored on his first appearance. He was part of the England squad that won the 2023 European Under-21 Championship.
He received his first senior England call-up in November 2023. He made his debut on 17 November 2023 in a 2-0 win over Malta. He scored his first senior goal in a pre-tournament friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in June 2024. He was named in the final squad for Euro 2024.
At Euro 2024, he made his tournament debut against Slovenia. He appeared as a substitute against Slovakia and Switzerland, where he scored England’s first penalty in the shootout. He assisted Ollie Watkins’ winning goal in the semi-final against the Netherlands. In the final against Spain, he came off the bench and scored England’s equaliser. Spain won 2-1.
In October 2024, Palmer was named England Men’s Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season.
Cole Palmer Girlfriend: Who Is She?
Cole Palmer’s girlfriend is Olivia Holder. She is a model and influencer.
Holder is reportedly a devout Christian and regular churchgoer. She has over 24,000 followers on Instagram.
Palmer and Holder reportedly met when they were 17. Their first public outing was in December 2025 at Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park. Since then, Holder has been seen supporting Palmer at Stamford Bridge and was also in the stands for Chelsea’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain in Paris in March.
More About Olivia Holder
Olivia Holder is a model and influencer with over 24,000 followers on Instagram.
Holder has been seen in executive boxes at Stamford Bridge wearing a see-through top with the words “you are not on my level.” Fans have praised her on social media with comments like “absolutely gorgeous” and “obsessed.”
Holder is a devout Christian. She is a regular churchgoer and insists on Sunday morning worship, even while on holiday. She has shared several photos of herself reading the Bible and attending church services. A source said church is a massive part of her life and that her faith is very important to her.
Palmer ended his previous relationship with Connie Grace in June last year. Grace had been at the Club World Cup final but was not among those celebrating on the pitch. The pair unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Is Olivia Holder on Instagram?
Olivia Holder is on Instagram under the username @oliviajewellholder. She has 67 posts, 28.1K followers, and follows 315 accounts.
The profile is listed as “Just for fun”, and the bio features the emojis ⚡️🧿❤️🔥🪬🫶🏼✨🍒🦋.
How long have Cole Palmer and Olivia Holder been dating?
Olivia Holder began dating Cole Palmer in March last year. He had ended his three-year relationship with Connie Grace the previous summer.
Holder started posting pictures from Stamford Bridge in December 2025. The couple were said to have gone on a secret date to Winter Wonderland in London.
FAQs
Q. What does Olivia Holder do?
A. Olivia Holder is a model and social media influencer.
Q. When did Cole Palmer make his England senior debut?
A. Palmer made his England debut on 17 November 2023 against Malta.
Q. When did Cole Palmer score his first goal for England?
A. Palmer scored his first England goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina in June 2024.
Q. What award did Cole Palmer win in 2024?
A. Palmer was named England Men’s Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season.
Q. Is Olivia Holder on Instagram?
A. Yes. Her Instagram username is @oliviajewellholder.
Q. How long have Cole Palmer and Olivia Holder been dating?
A. They have reportedly been dating since March 2025.
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