Cole Jermaine Palmer (born 6 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team. Considered as one of the best young players in the world, he is known for his agility, dribbling and positioning.
Palmer was an academy graduate of Manchester City before making his debut for the club in 2020. He was part of their squad that won a continental treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League during the 2022–2023 season, before moving to Chelsea on a seven-year contract, with the option of a further year. He has also represented England across various youth levels, including winning the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, before making his senior debut in the same year.
Biography
Career History
Honours
English FA Cup
2022-2023
Manchester City
English PFA Young Players Player of the Year
2023-2024
Chelsea
English Premier League
2021-2022
Manchester City
English Premier League
2022-2023
Manchester City
English Premier League Young Player of the Season
2023-2024
Chelsea
FIFA Club World Cup
2025
Chelsea
FIFA FIFPro World XI
2025
Chelsea
UEFA Champions League
2022-2023
Manchester City
UEFA Europa Conference League
2024-2025
Chelsea
UEFA Super Cup
2023
Manchester City