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Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer is an English professional footballer who plays for Chelsea and represents England at senior international level. An attacking midfielder who can also play on the wing, he developed at Manchester City and has received major individual recognition for his domestic, international and club-tournament performances.
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About Cole Palmer
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England · Professional footballer, Attacking midfielder, Winger · 4 affiliations
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- Professional footballer
- Attacking midfielder
- Winger
At a glance
- Palmer plays for Chelsea and has represented England's senior men's team since November 2023.
- He recorded 22 goals and 11 assists in the 2023/24 Premier League season, his first campaign with Chelsea.
- He scored England's equaliser as a substitute in the UEFA EURO 2024 final, which Spain won 2-1.
- His individual honours include the 2023/24 Premier League Young Player of the Season, the 2024 PFA Young Player of the Year and the 2023/24 England Men's Player of the Year.
Development at Manchester City
Born in Manchester on 6 May 2002, Palmer developed through Manchester City's academy, captained the club's Under-18 side during the 2019/20 season and made his senior debut in September 2020. He later formed part of the City squad that won the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League in 2022/23.
Chelsea career
Chelsea signed Palmer from Manchester City on 1 September 2023. In the 2023/24 Premier League season he contributed 22 goals and 11 assists, performances that brought both the Premier League Young Player of the Season and PFA Young Player of the Year awards. Chelsea subsequently announced an extended contract running until 2033.
England career
Palmer was part of the England team that won the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and took the free-kick that was deflected in for the only goal of the final against Spain. He made his senior debut against Malta in November 2023 and later scored England's equaliser in the UEFA EURO 2024 final. England supporters voted him the 2023/24 England Men's Player of the Year.
Club tournament recognition
Palmer added a major international club-tournament distinction in 2025 when he received the adidas Golden Ball following Chelsea's victory at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Affiliations
- Chelsea FC Player 2023-09-01–present
- England men's senior national team Player 2023-11-17–present
- Manchester City Academy and first-team player 2023-09
- Chelsea 2023-09-01–present
Timeline
- Made his Manchester City first-team debut in a Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Burnley.
- Helped England defeat Spain 1-0 in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final.
- Joined Chelsea from Manchester City on a permanent transfer.
- Made his England senior debut in a 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley.
- Was named Premier League Young Player of the Season for 2023/24.
- Won the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
- Was announced as the 2023/24 England Men's Player of the Year following a vote by England supporters.
- Received the adidas Golden Ball after Chelsea won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
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Current context
- Chelsea's official player profile lists Palmer in its men's team with squad number 10. Club squad membership and shirt numbers can change.
- England Football lists Palmer with 14 senior appearances and two senior goals. Official international totals change when further senior matches are played.
- Chelsea states that Palmer's extended contract runs until 2033. This status is subject to any later transfer, contract amendment or club announcement.
Biographical facts
- Cole Palmer was born in Manchester, England, on 6 May 2002.
- Palmer developed through Manchester City's academy, captained its Under-18 side in the 2019/20 season and progressed to the first team.
- As part of Manchester City's 2022/23 squad, Palmer won the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.
- Chelsea signed Palmer from Manchester City on 1 September 2023, initially announcing a seven-year contract with an option for a further year.
- Palmer scored 22 goals and registered 11 assists for Chelsea in the 2023/24 Premier League season.
- Palmer was part of England's 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship-winning team and took the free-kick that was deflected in by Curtis Jones in the final against Spain.
- Palmer scored England's equalising goal as a substitute in the UEFA EURO 2024 final, which England lost 2-1 to Spain.
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