Cole Palmer's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2026

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

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.