In a year where stars have risen and fallen, one name continues to surge to the top of the footballing world: Cole Palmer.
Fresh off a Player of the Tournament and Man of the Match performance in the FIFA Club World Cup Final, the 23-year-old has cemented his status as not just Chelsea’s key man — but one of the most impactful players on the planet right now.
Final Boss: 8 Goal Contributions in 6 Finals
Palmer isn’t just showing up — he’s delivering when it matters most. In six career finals, he now boasts eight goal contributions. That’s not a stat padded against lower-league opposition on a rainy Tuesday; it’s proof of elite mentality and cold-blooded execution under pressure.
In Chelsea’s 3-0 dismantling of Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final, Palmer scored two and assisted one in a performance that turned heads around the globe.
Player of the Tournament: Cole Palmer 🥶 pic.twitter.com/eMXlFgZABa
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 13, 2025
Season Stats: 2024/25 So Far
- 18 goals
- 14 assists
- All competitions
That’s 32 direct goal involvements in a single season — and we’re not even talking about pre-assists, chance creation, or his relentless work off the ball. Add in his contributions in the Conference League and now the Club World Cup, and Palmer’s value to Chelsea becomes undeniable.
Chelsea Career Stats
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge:
- 43 goals
- 29 assists
- 97 appearances
A goal or assist every 1.28 games. Let that sink in.
FIFA World Champion at 23
Trophy lifts at such a young age often come with a sense of promise — but Palmer’s feels more like arrival than potential. He’s not just along for the ride. He’s driving the bus.
Add in the context: scoring in the Euro 2024 Final last year (despite England’s loss), and now dominating on the global stage — Palmer’s resume is starting to read like a generational talent’s.
Football IQ Meets Cold Composure
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca praised Palmer’s positional intelligence and knack for exploiting space:
"We found a position for him where there was space to attack. He just needed to finish — and he did, again."
His ability to glide into dangerous zones, punish lapses, and create from nothing has made him a tactical cheat code.
So... Where Do You Rank Him?
With consistent final performances, elite end product, and growing leadership, is Cole Palmer now among the world’s best? The stats say yes — and his performances are shouting it even louder.
