Cole Palmer

Professional Footballer (Attacking Midfielder/Winger)

English Wythenshawe, Manchester, England

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer (Attacking Midfielder/Winger)
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth06/05/2002
Age23 years
BirthplaceWythenshawe, Manchester, England

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryCole Jermaine Palmer is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea. He is known for his exceptional goal-scoring and creative abilities, having achieved multiple records and honours in his career.
Career OverviewAcademy graduate of Manchester City where he made his senior debut in 2020. Transferred to Chelsea in 2023 for £40 million and has since become one of the Premier League's most prominent young talents.

Personal Life

Family BackgroundRaised by a dental engineer father and a dyslexia assessor mother. His father played Sunday league football for nearly two decades, which influenced Palmer's passion for the sport.
HeritageHas family roots in St Kitts and Nevis, which he honours by wearing the flag on his boots.

Family

FatherDental engineer, Sunday league footballer
MotherDyslexia assessor
SiblingsHas a sister

Career

Manchester City
Period2020-2023
RoleAcademy graduate, senior player
AchievementsPart of squad that won Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 2023
Chelsea
Period2023-present
Transfer Fee£40 million
ContractNine-year contract signed before 2024-25 season, keeping him until at least June 2033
Debut Season AchievementsPFA Fans' Player of the Year, PFA Young Player of the Year
RecordsMost penalties scored without a miss in Premier League (12/12, surpassing Yaya Touré's record of 11). Most goal contributions by a Chelsea player in a calendar year in the Premier League (exceeding Hasselbaink's 36 in 2001). Record-breaking four-goal first half in a Premier League match.
2025 AchievementsHelped Chelsea win UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup, earning man of the match in both finals and Golden Ball at FIFA Club World Cup
England National Team
YouthRepresented England at various youth levels including U15, won 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship
SeniorMade senior debut in 2023, scored equalising goal in UEFA Euro 2024 final
HonoursEngland Men's Player of the Year for 2023-24 season

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Joined Manchester City youth academy at age eight
2. Wears St Kitts and Nevis flag on his boots to honour his grandfather and family heritage
3. Has inspired a new generation of Caribbean fans supporting Chelsea
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