Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has been named the England Men’s Player of the Year for 2023-24, as announced by the English Football Association on Tuesday, October 8.
The prestigious award, sponsored by EE, recognizes Palmer’s exceptional contributions to the national team over the past year.
The 22-year-old Chelsea’s football sensation beat out stiff competition from Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, who finished second and third, respectively.
The English Football Association took to social media to congratulate Palmer, stating, “Cole Palmer is your England Men’s Player of the Year connected by @EE. Congratulations, Cole!”
Palmer’s impressive performances for the England national team has earned him the top spot.
Since making his debut for England in November 2023, Palmer has made an immediate impact.
Despite not starting a game in the Euro 2024 competition, he scored his first England goal in the 2-1 final defeat to Spain and set up Ollie Watkins’ winner in the semi-final against the Netherlands.
Cole Palmer becomes third Chelsea player to win the award
The 22-year-old Chelsea player Cole Palmer is the first to receive this award since Ashley Cole in 2010, and the third Chelsea player to do so since the award was introduced in 2003.
Former Chelsea player and manager Frank Lampard won it two consecutive years in 2004 and 2005.
Meanwhile, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has also achieved this feat in the last two seasons, 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Cole Palmer Breakthrough Season At Chelsea
Palmer’s outstanding form extends to his club career. Since joining Chelsea at the start of last season, the former Manchester City youngstar has enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough season.
He scored 22 Premier League goals last season and has already netted six goals in seven games this campaign.
Cole Palmer in race for the 2024/25 Premier League Golden Boot Award
The 22-year-old promising football sensation Cole Palmer is vying for the 2024/25 Premier League Golden Boot Award as he currently sits in second place on the goal scorers list.
The Chelsea and England’s forward has netted six goals, along with Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, while Manchester City’s Erling Haaland leads the pack with ten goals in just seven matches.
No doubt, Palmer’s performances have catapulted him to becoming one of the most promising young talents in English football.
His pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability have made him a vital cog in Chelsea’s lineup and a key player for England.
With his talent fast rise to prominence, Palmer is poised to lead England to success in upcoming competitions.
Cole Palmer’s trophy cabinet and individual honours
Cole Palmer has won several trophies and individual honors throughout his career.
Palmer won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League with Manchester City in the 2022-23 season. He also won the UEFA Super Cup with Manchester City in 2023.
Palmer won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England U21 in 2023. He was named England’s Men’s Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season.
The Chelsea talent received the London Football Awards Men’s Young Player of the Year in 2024. He was named Chelsea’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season for the 2023-24 season.
Furthermore, Palmer won the Premier League Player of the Month award in April 2024. He won the Premier League Goal of the Month award twice, in April and August 2024.
In addition, Palmer was named the Premier League Young Player of the Season for the 2023-24 season. He received the PFA Fans’ Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year awards for the 2023-24 season.
Also, Palmer was named the Premier League Game Changer of the Season for the 2023-24 season. He was included in the Premier League Fan Team of the Season and Fantasy Premier League Team of the Season for the 2023-24 season.
What’s next for Palmer?
The Chelsea star is looking to earn his 10th senior cap during the current international break, after being forced to withdraw due to injury last month.
