Who is Cole Palmer?
Cole Palmer is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
He is known for his skill at penalties, passing, and dribbling, as well as his ability to create and score rgoals.
Profile
- Profession: Professional footballer
- Years active: 2020-present
- Current teams: Chelsea FC
- Position: Forward
- Height: 1.89 m
- Current market value: €59.4M (est.)
- Net Worth: $8 million USD (est.)
Cole Palmer Biography
Cole Jermaine Palmer was born on May 6, 2002, in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Raised by his father, a dental engineer, and his mother, a dyslexia assessor, he also has one sister. His grandfather emigrated from Saint Kitts and Nevis in 1960, and his great-grandparents were part of the Windrush generation.
Nationality: Cole Palmer is English.
Ethnicity: His ethnicity is English.
Parents: His father is Jermaine Palmer, and his mother is Marie Palmer.
Siblings: He has a younger sister, Hallie Palmer.
Religion: Christianity.
Age: 22 years old.
Birthday/Zodiac Sign: Born on May 6, making his zodiac sign Taurus.
Cole Palmer Family and Ethnicity
Family Background:
Cole Palmer was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, in 2002 to Marie and Jermaine Palmer. He grew up with two older sisters. His family’s diverse background adds depth to his heritage.
Ethnicity:
Palmer holds English nationality and has a mixed ethnic background. His heritage combines white British and African roots. Through his father and grandfather, Palmer has Kittitian ancestry.
Grandfather:
Sterry Cole, Palmer’s grandfather, is a key figure in his Caribbean heritage. Sterry has shared the story of how his parents made the difficult decision to leave him and his older brother, St. Clair, behind while they moved to the UK to seek a better life.
Education
Cole Palmer attended St Bede’s College in Manchester, England, where he completed his secondary education. During his time at St Bede’s, Palmer was an exceptional student and a talented young footballer, balancing his academic studies with his passion for the sport.
After completing his GCSEs, Palmer focused on his football career, joining the Manchester City Academy at the age of 16. He progressed through the ranks, eventually signing a professional contract with the club in 2020.
Cole Palmer Chelsea Contract
Cole Palmer signed a significant contract with Chelsea Football Club on September 1, 2023, marking a new chapter in his professional career. After impressing in Manchester City’s youth ranks and breaking into the first team, Palmer attracted interest from top clubs, including Chelsea. The Blues made a significant offer to secure his services, and Palmer agreed to a long-term deal worth £40 million, committing to Chelsea for five years.
As part of the agreement, Palmer earned a significant salary increase, making him one of the highest-paid young players in the Premier League. The contract also includes performance-related bonuses and incentives, reflecting Chelsea’s confidence in his future success.
International Career
Cole Palmer represented the England national under-17 team at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. On 27 August 2021, he received his first call-up for the England under-21s, scoring a goal on his debut in a 2–0 win over Kosovo during the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification. He was later included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, starting in the final as the Young Lions clinched the title.
On 13 November 2023, Palmer earned his first call-up to the senior England national team ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Malta and North Macedonia. He made his debut on 17 November, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute in England’s 2–0 victory against Malta at Wembley Stadium.
In May 2024, Palmer was named in the 33-man preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He made his first England start and scored his first senior international goal in a pre-tournament friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 3 June. Three days later, he was included in Gareth Southgate’s final 26-man squad for the tournament. Palmer made his tournament debut as a substitute in England’s final Group C match against Slovenia on 25 June. Five days later, he replaced Kieran Trippier in the 66th minute of England’s 2–1 extra-time win over Slovakia in the round of 16.
Palmer continued to make an impact, appearing as a 78th-minute substitute in the quarter-final against Switzerland and scoring the first kick in England’s 5–3 penalty shootout win. On 10 July, he came off the bench with Ollie Watkins in the 81st minute, assisting Watkins’ winning goal in the 90th minute of the semi-final against the Netherlands, which sent England to their second consecutive Euros final and their first ever final on foreign soil. Four days later, on 14 July, Palmer came off the bench in the 70th minute of the final against Spain and scored England’s equalizer from outside the box just three minutes later. However, Spain went on to win the match 2–1.
Style of Play
Cole Palmer’s current team is Chelsea. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for the Premier League club and the England national team. His current jersey number is 20.
Cole Palmer’s Signature Celebration
Cole Palmer first showcased his signature celebration during a match against Luton Town in the 2023/24 Premier League season, where he scored twice. After each goal, Palmer rubbed his arms as though feeling the winter chill. However, he later revealed that the gesture was a tribute to his former Manchester City academy teammate, Morgan Rogers.
“I saw Morgs do a similar celebration for Middlesbrough, so I promised him I’d do it too if I scored,” Palmer explained. This celebration earned him the nickname “Cold Palmer.”
Reflecting on his goals, Palmer said, “I saw the goalkeeper coming out, so I took the ball around him. I was aware that the defender might close in quickly, so I took an extra moment to ensure I could place the ball accurately. I reminded myself to stay composed and think clearly.”
Cole Palmer Height, Weight
- Height: 1.89 m
- Body weight: Average
- Eye color: Dark brown
- Hair color: Brown
- Skin color: White
- Build: Athletic
Girlfriend, is Cole Palmer Single?
Previously, there were stories that Cole Palmer was in a relationship with Mia. Mia is a model and influencer and there have been claims that she has been spotted with the Chelsea star. But, with neither of them refusing to comment on the same, Palmer’s current relationship status is unknown. Also, there have been no stories of Palmer dating anyone else. But the supposed lack of a girlfriend doesn’t mean the playmaker has been short of love and care
Cole Palmer Net Worth
Cole Palmer signed a 7-year contract with Chelsea, including an annual average salary of £3,900,000 and a weekly wage of £75,000
HONOURS
Honors and Awards
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2022–23
- FA Cup: 2022–23
- UEFA Champions League: 2022–23
- UEFA Super Cup: 2023
Chelsea
- EFL Cup runner-up: 2023–24
England U21
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2023
England
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2024
Individual
- London Football Awards Men’s Young Player of the Year: 2024
- Chelsea Player of the Season: 2023–24
- Chelsea Player’s Player of the Season: 2023–24
- Premier League Player of the Month: April 2024
- Premier League Goal of the Month: April 2024
- Premier League Young Player of the Season: 2023–24
- PFA Fans’ Player of the Year: 2023–24
- Premier League Game Changer of the Season: 2023–24
