Cole Palmer is an English footballer. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger. He plays for Chelsea F.C. and the England national football team. Many people see him as one of the top young attacking players right now.
He came through the academy of Manchester City F.C.. He made his senior debut in 2020. In 2023, he was part of the squad that won three big trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
In 2023, Palmer moved to Chelsea for around £40 million. His first season there was very strong. He won awards like PFA Fans’ Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year. In 2025, he helped Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. He was man of the match in both finals. He also won the Golden Ball in the Club World Cup.
He has played for England at youth level and won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2023. He made his senior debut the same year. At UEFA Euro 2024, he scored an important goal in the final.
Cole Palmer Achievements
Cole Palmer has won many trophies with club and country.
With Manchester City F.C., he won the Premier League in 2022–23. He also won the FA Cup the same season. He was part of the team that won the UEFA Champions League in 2022–23. He also won the EFL Cup in 2020–21 and the UEFA Super Cup in 2023.
With Chelsea F.C., he won the UEFA Conference League in 2024–25. He also won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Chelsea finished runner-up in the FA Cup in 2025–26.
With England youth team, Palmer won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2023. With the senior team, he finished runner-up in UEFA European Championship in 2024.
He has also won personal awards. He was named England Men’s Player of the Year for 2023–24. He won Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards in 2024. In 2025, he won Premier League Player of the Year and Goal of the Season at the same awards. He was also Chelsea F.C. Player of the Season in 2023–24.
Cole Palmer Career Stats
In 2023–24, Cole Palmerplayed 33 Premier League games. He scored 22 goals and gave 11 assists. In cup games that season, he played 12 matches. He scored 5 goals and made 4 assists.
In 2024–25, he played 37 Premier League matches. He scored 15 goals and had 8 assists. In 2025–26, he has played 24 Premier League games so far. He has 9 goals and 1 assist.
In the same 2025–26 season, he also played in Europe. He had 4 UEFA Champions League games with 1 goal and 2 assists. In the EFL Cup, he played 1 match without a goal or assist.
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| 2025–26 | Chelsea | Premier League | 24 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025–26 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025–26 | Chelsea | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Chelsea | Premier League | 37 | 15 | 8 |
| 2023–24 | Chelsea | Premier League | 33 | 22 | 11 |
| 2023–24 | Chelsea | EFL Cup / FA Cup | 12 | 5 | 4 |
Cole Palmer Personal Life
Cole Palmer has strong family roots in Saint Kitts and Nevis. His grandfather was born there before moving to England. That link still matters a lot to him.
In St Kitts, people follow his games closely. Fans watch matches in places like beach bars in Basseterre. When he plays well, they celebrate like he is one of their own. Many love that he wears their flag on his boots.
His family story goes back to the time when Caribbean families moved to the UK for better work. His grandfather grew up in St Kitts, then moved to Manchester as a child. Life there was harder at first, but the family stayed and built a new life.
Palmer grew up in Manchester. He was a Manchester United F.C. fan as a kid and looked up to Wayne Rooney. He played football in local parks and small cages near his home. Even as a child, he wanted to be a footballer.
He is known as a simple and calm person. He does not chase fame. He likes normal things, like going back home and spending time with family. His “cold” celebration and simple interviews made him popular online.
His dad helped him a lot when he was young. They trained together often, even in bad weather. That strong family support is one reason he stayed focused. Terrance Drew said his story shows how someone can stay connected to their roots and still reach the top.
Palmer has not visited St Kitts yet. But people there are waiting for him. He is already very popular on the island. For them, he is more than a footballer. He is part of their story.
Cole Palmer Contract
Cole Palmer has signed a new deal with Chelsea F.C. that keeps him there until 2033. The club announced it in August 2024. It adds two more years to his previous contract.
He joined Chelsea from Manchester City F.C. in 2023. His first season was very strong. He scored 22 league goals. Only Erling Haaland scored more in the Premier League that season.
Chelsea are giving long deals to young players, and this fits that plan. Palmer said he did well in his first season and wants to keep improving and win trophies with the club.
FAQs
Q. Which club did Cole Palmer come from before joining Chelsea?
A. Cole Palmer came through the academy of Manchester City F.C.
Q. What trophies did Cole Palmer win with Manchester City in 2023?
A. Cole Palmer was part of the squad that won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
Q. How has Cole Palmer performed at Chelsea?
A. Cole Palmer won PFA Fans’ Player of the Year and Young Player awards.
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