History of Cole Palmer in Timeline
Cole Palmer is a rising English footballer recognized for his skills as an attacking midfielder or winger. Playing for Chelsea and the England national team, he's praised for his dribbling, playmaking, and composure. He is widely considered one of the top young talents in European football.
1960: Palmer's Family Heritage
Cole Palmer's grandfather emigrated in 1960, while his great-grandparents were part of the Windrush generation, migrating five years earlier.
2000: Joining an Elite Group of Scorers
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 and Diego Costa in 2014-15.
May 2002: Birth of Cole Palmer
Cole Jermaine Palmer was born in May 2002. He is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.
May 2002: Early Life and Family Background
Cole Jermaine Palmer was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester in May 2002. He grew up there with his sister and parents. His father was a dental engineer, and his mother worked as a dyslexia assessor.
2004: Surpassing a Chelsea Legend
Cole Palmer surpassed Arjen Robben's record for most goal contributions in a season by a Chelsea player aged 21 or younger.
2014: Joining an Elite Group of Scorers
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 and Diego Costa in 2014-15.
2019: Joining Manchester City's Academy
Cole Palmer joined Manchester City's academy at the under-eight level, progressed through the ranks, and became captain of the under-18s during the 2019-2020 season.
2019: Palmer Represents England at U17 Euros
In 2019, Cole Palmer showcased his talent on the international stage by representing the England national under-17 team at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
September 2020: Debut for Manchester City
Cole Palmer made his first-team debut for Manchester City on September 30, 2020, in a 3-0 win against Burnley in the EFL Cup.
2020: Palmer's Senior Debut
Cole Palmer made his senior debut for Manchester City in 2020.
August 2021: Palmer Earns First England U21 Call-Up
Cole Palmer's rising star continued to shine in August 2021 when he received his first call-up to the England under-21 squad.
September 2021: First Goal for Manchester City
Cole Palmer scored his first goal for Manchester City on September 21, 2021, in a 6-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.
January 2022: FA Cup Debut and Goal
Cole Palmer scored a goal on his FA Cup debut on January 7, 2022, as Manchester City defeated Swindon Town 4-1.
August 2023: Goals in the Community Shield and Super Cup
Cole Palmer scored in the 2023 FA Community Shield against Arsenal and in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla in August 2023.
November 2023: Palmer Receives First Senior England Call-Up
Cole Palmer's impressive performances earned him his first call-up to the senior England national team in November 2023, as he was included in the squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Malta and North Macedonia.
2023: Palmer Makes England U21 Debut and Wins European Championship
In 2023, Cole Palmer marked a significant milestone by making his debut for the England under-21 team during a 2-0 victory against Kosovo in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match. His exceptional performance earned him a spot in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where he played a key role, even starting in the final. The Young Lions emerged victorious, securing the tournament championship.
2023: Exceptional Debut Season
Cole Palmer had an outstanding debut season with Chelsea in 2023-2023, leading the league in goal involvements and winning the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.
2023: International Success with England
Cole Palmer won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England in 2023 and made his senior debut for the national team the same year.
2023: Continental Treble and Transfer to Chelsea
Cole Palmer was part of Manchester City's squad that won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 2023. He then transferred to Chelsea for £40 million.
2023: First Brace for Chelsea
Cole Palmer scored his first professional brace for Chelsea in their final match of 2023, a 3-2 win against Luton Town.
January 2024: Continued Success with Chelsea
Cole Palmer scored another brace in the EFL Cup semi-finals in January 2024, helping Chelsea reach the final.
April 2024: Awards and Recognition
Cole Palmer won the Premier League Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards for April 2024.
May 2024: Palmer Named in England's Preliminary Squad for Euro 2024
Cole Palmer's consistent performances at the club level earned him a place in the 33-man preliminary squad for England as they prepared for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament in May 2024.
August 2024: Palmer Signs Long-Term Contract with Chelsea and Wins Awards
In August 2024, Cole Palmer solidified his commitment to Chelsea by signing a nine-year contract extension, securing his future with the club until at least June 2033. August proved to be a successful month for Palmer, as he was honored with the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Adding to his accolades, his remarkable goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers earned him the Premier League Goal of the Month award for August 2024, making history as the first player to receive the award in consecutive seasons.
2024: Goal in Euro 2024 Final
Cole Palmer represented England at UEFA Euro 2024 and scored the equalizing goal in the final.
2024: Palmer Makes Senior England Debut in Euro Qualifier
On November 17, 2024, Cole Palmer achieved a significant milestone by making his debut for the senior England national team. Coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute of a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Malta at Wembley Stadium, Palmer contributed to England's 2-0 victory.
June 2033: End of Contract with Chelsea
June 2033 marks the end of Cole Palmer's nine-year contract extension with Chelsea, which he signed in August 2024.