History of Cole Palmer in Timeline

Cole Palmer is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Chelsea and the England national team. Primarily an attacking midfielder or winger, Palmer is known for his dribbling and passing skills, establishing him as a prominent attacking midfielder. His career is still in its early stages but has already garnered attention for his performances in the Premier League.

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2000: Comparison to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

On April 15, 2024, after scoring four goals against Everton, Cole Palmer became the third player in Chelsea's history to score at least 20 goals in his debut season, following Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in 2000–01.

2001: Comparison to Hasselbaink's Goal Contributions

Throughout 2024, Cole Palmer broke the record for the Chelsea player with the most goal contributions in a calendar year in the Premier League, exceeding Hasselbaink's 36 goals and assists in 2001.

May 2002: Cole Palmer's Birth

Cole Jermaine Palmer was born in May 2002. He is an English professional footballer.

May 2002: Cole Palmer Born in Wythenshawe

On 6 May 2002, Cole Jermaine Palmer was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester. He was raised by his parents, a dental engineer father and a dyslexia assessor mother, and grew up playing football for his local grassroots club, NJ Wythenshawe.

2004: Overtook Arjen Robben goal contribution tally

On March 2nd, Cole Palmer surpassed Arjen Robben's tally of 16 goal contributions in 2004-05 to become the Chelsea player with the most goal contributions in a season aged 21 or younger.

2010: Joined Manchester City Academy

In 2010, despite being a Manchester United fan, Cole Palmer joined Manchester City at the under-eight level.

2014: Comparison to Diego Costa

On April 15, 2024, after scoring four goals against Everton, Cole Palmer became the third player in Chelsea's history to score at least 20 goals in his debut season, following Diego Costa in 2014-15.

2019: Captained Under-18s

By 2019, Cole Palmer progressed through the Academy age groups and captained the under-18s during the 2019–20 season.

2019: UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In 2019, Cole Palmer represented the England national under-17 team at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

September 2020: First-Team Debut

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

2020: First Team Debut for Manchester City

In 2020, Cole Palmer, an academy graduate of Manchester City, made his senior debut for the club.

August 2021: First Call-up for England Under-21s

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

September 2021: First Goal for Manchester City

On 21 September 2021, Cole Palmer scored his first goal in a 6–1 home win over League One team Wycombe Wanderers in the third round of the EFL Cup.

January 2022: FA Cup Debut Goal

On 7 January 2022, Cole Palmer scored on his FA Cup debut in a 4–1 away win over League Two team Swindon Town.

2022: Increased Involvement with Manchester City

During the 2022–23 season, Cole Palmer had increased involvement with Manchester City, contributing to their title-winning campaign.

March 2023: FA Cup Goal Against Burnley

On 18 March 2023, Cole Palmer scored the team's fifth goal in a dominant performance against Burnley during the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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

On 6 August 2023, Cole Palmer scored the first goal in the 2023 FA Community Shield against Arsenal. Ten days later, he scored the equaliser in the 2023 UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, which Manchester City won 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out.

November 2023: First Senior Call-up

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

2023: Outstanding First Season at Chelsea

Cole Palmer finished the 2023-24 Premier League season with the most goal involvements (33) and won the Premier League Young Player of the Season and PFA Fans' Player of the Year awards.

2023: UEFA European Under-21 Championship and Senior Debut

In 2023, Cole Palmer represented England and won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship before making his senior debut for the England national team in the same year.

2023: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Win

In 2023, Cole Palmer was included in the England squad for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, starting in the final as the Young Lions went on to win the tournament.

2023: Continental Treble and Chelsea Signing

In 2023, Cole Palmer was part of Manchester City's squad that won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League, achieving a continental treble. Later that year, he signed for Chelsea for £40 million.

2023: Scored Twice Against Luton Town

In Chelsea's final match of 2023, away to Luton Town, Cole Palmer scored twice for the first time professionally, while also assisting Noni Madueke's goal, as Chelsea won 3–2.

January 2024: Scored Brace in EFL Cup Semi-Finals

On 23 January 2024, Cole Palmer scored another brace, this time in the EFL Cup semi-finals, as Chelsea defeated Middlesbrough 6–1 (6–2 on aggregate) to advance to the final at Wembley Stadium.

April 2024: Premier League Player of the Month Award

In April 2024, Cole Palmer won the Premier League Player of the Month award, along with the Premier League Goal of the Month award for his first goal against Everton. He was also named Chelsea Players' Player of the Season and Chelsea Player of the Season.

April 2024: First Career Hat-Trick Against Manchester United

On 4 April 2024, Cole Palmer scored his first career hat-trick, including two goals scored deep into added time, to complete Chelsea's comeback in a 4–3 home victory against Manchester United. Palmer also became the 200th player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick, and later won the Premier League Game Changer of the Season award.

May 2024: Selected for UEFA Euro 2024 Preliminary Squad

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

August 2024: Premier League Goal of the Month award for August 2024

In August 2024 Cole Palmer was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Five days later, he scored his first goal of the campaign against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium. This goal would go on to win the Premier League Goal of the Month award for August 2024, making Palmer the first player in Premier League history to win the award twice in a row across two seasons.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Cole Palmer represented England at UEFA Euro 2024, scoring the equalising goal in the final.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Matches

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

2024: Premier League Records

Throughout 2024, Cole Palmer broke the record for the Chelsea player with the most goal contributions in a calendar year in the Premier League, exceeding Hasselbaink's 36 goals and assists in 2001.

March 2025: Missed Penalty Against Leicester

On 9 March 2025, Cole Palmer missed a Premier League penalty for the first time against Leicester.

April 2025: Goalless Period

By 21 April 2025, Cole Palmer failed to score in 11 Premier League matches, leading to manager Enzo Maresca stating that Palmer's recent struggles on the pitch were "a mental thing".

May 2025: Man of the Match in UEFA Conference League Final

On 28 May 2025, Cole Palmer was named man of the match after providing two assists in the 2025 UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis, helping Chelsea become the first team to win all four major European competitions.

May 2025: Ended Goalless Period

On 4 May 2025, Cole Palmer ended a goalless period of 18 games and 1,162 minutes with a goal against Liverpool.

2025: UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup Wins

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

February 2026: Fourth Premier League Hat-Trick

On 7 February 2026, Cole Palmer scored his fourth Premier League hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with all three goals coming in the first half. His second goal, a penalty, also marked his 50th for Chelsea in all competitions.