Cole Palmer's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Cole Palmer. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Cole Palmer is an English professional footballer excelling as an attacking midfielder or winger. Currently playing for Chelsea in the Premier League and representing the England national team, Palmer is recognized as one of the top attacking midfielders globally. His contributions highlight his skill and impact in professional football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Debut Season Record

Palmer's performance in April 2024 made him the third player in the club's history to score at least 20 goals in his debut season, following Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in 2000-01.

2001: Record Breaking

Throughout 2024, 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.

2014: Debut Season Record

Palmer's performance in April 2024 made him the third player in the club's history to score at least 20 goals in his debut season, following Diego Costa in 2014-15.

2023: Continental Treble with Manchester City and Transfer to Chelsea

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

2023: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Win

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

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: Professional Debut Season at Chelsea

In Chelsea's final match of 2023 against Luton Town, Palmer scored twice and assisted another goal. His performances in December led to a nomination for Premier League Player of the Month and Premier League Goal of the Month.

2023: Premier League Season Goal Involvements

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

February 2024: 10 Premier League Goals and Young Player of the Year Award

On 4 February 2024, Palmer scored his tenth league goal of the season, becoming the first Chelsea player aged 21 or under to reach this milestone. On 29 February, he was named the Men's Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.

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

In April 2024, Palmer received a second nomination for the Premier League Player of the Month award. On 4 April, he scored his first career hat-trick against Manchester United and became the 200th player in Premier League history to achieve this, earning him the Premier League Game Changer of the Season award. On 15 April, he scored his second career hat-trick against Everton, finishing the match with four goals and becoming the first Chelsea player to score two Premier League hat-tricks in a season.

April 2024: Chelsea Player of the Season and Premier League Awards

On 5 May, after scoring against West Ham United, Palmer was named Chelsea Players' Player of the Season and Chelsea Player of the Season. He also won the Premier League Player of the Month award for April 2024 and the Premier League Goal of the Month award for his first goal against Everton. On 11 May, Palmer made his 50th Premier League appearance.

August 2024: New Contract and Premier League Goal of the Month Award

Before the start of his second season, Palmer signed a new nine-year contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the club until at least June 2033. In August 2024, he was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award and won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for August.

October 2024: England Men's Player of the Year Award

On 8 October 2024, Palmer was named as the England Men's Player of the Year for the 2023–24 season.

2024: 30th Premier League Goal and Penalty Record

On 1 December, Palmer scored his 30th goal in the Premier League, making him the second-fastest Chelsea player to achieve this. He also set a Premier League record for the most penalties scored without a miss. Throughout 2024, Palmer broke the record for the most goal contributions in a calendar year in the Premier League.

May 2025: UEFA Conference League Final Man of the Match

On 28 May 2025, 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.

2025: UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup Wins

In 2025, Palmer helped Chelsea win both 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.