Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Cole Palmer

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Cole Palmer made an impact.

Cole Palmer is an English professional footballer renowned as an attacking midfielder or winger. He currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League and represents the England national team. Palmer is widely considered to be one of the top attacking midfielders in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Joined Manchester City Academy

In 2010, Palmer joined Manchester City at under-eight level.

2019: Captained Under-18s

In the 2019-20 season, Palmer captained Manchester City's under-18s.

September 2020: First-Team Debut for Manchester City

On 30 September 2020, Palmer made his first-team debut for Manchester City in a 3-0 win over Burnley in the EFL Cup.

2020: Manchester City Senior Debut

In 2020, Cole Palmer made his senior debut for Manchester City.

August 2021: First England U21 Call-Up

In August 2021, Palmer received his first call-up for the England under-21s.

September 2021: First Goal for Manchester City

On 21 September 2021, Palmer scored his first goal in a 6-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.

January 2022: FA Cup Debut and Goal

On 7 January 2022, Palmer scored on his FA Cup debut in a 4-1 win over Swindon Town.

2022: Increased Involvement with Manchester City

In 2022, Palmer saw increased involvement with Manchester City, contributing to their Premier League title-winning campaign.

March 2023: Goal Against Burnley in FA Cup

On 18 March 2023, Palmer scored a goal against Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

August 2023: FA Community Shield Goal and UEFA Super Cup Win

In August 2023, Palmer scored in the FA Community Shield against Arsenal, which Arsenal won. He also scored in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, which Manchester City won.

November 2023: First Senior England Call-Up

In November 2023, Palmer received his first call-up to the senior England national team.

2023: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Win

In 2023, Palmer was included in the England squad for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, winning the tournament.

2023: Continental Treble with Manchester City and Chelsea Transfer

In 2023, Palmer was part of Manchester City's squad that won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League. He later signed for Chelsea for £40 million.

2023: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Win and Senior England Debut

In 2023, Palmer won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship and made his senior debut for England.

2023: Outstanding First Season at Chelsea

In the 2023-24 Premier League season, Palmer had the most goal involvements and won the Premier League Young Player of the Season and PFA Fans' Player of the Year awards.

January 2024: EFL Cup Semi-Final Brace

On 23 January 2024, Palmer scored another brace in the EFL Cup semi-finals, helping Chelsea advance to the final.

April 2024: Premier League Player of the Month Nomination and First Career Hat-Trick

In April 2024, Palmer was nominated for Premier League Player of the Month. On 4 April, he scored his first career hat-trick against Manchester United, becoming the 200th player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick.

May 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Preliminary Squad Selection

In May 2024, Palmer was selected in the 33-man preliminary squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Goal

In 2024, Palmer represented England at UEFA Euro 2024, and he scored the equalising goal in the final.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Matches

In November 2023, Palmer received his first call-up to the senior England national team ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

May 2025: UEFA Conference League Final Man of the Match

On 28 May 2025, Palmer was named man of the match in the UEFA Conference League final, helping Chelsea win the competition.

2025: UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup Wins with Chelsea

In 2025, Palmer helped Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. He was named man of the match in both finals and received the Golden Ball in the latter.