English attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer, belongs to the World Stage now, following his jaw-dropping contributions to Chelsea’s triumph in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States of America (USA).
The England international inspired Enzo Maresca’s Blues to a beautiful 3-0 victory over French side, Paris Saint-Germaine (PSG), in the final of the tournament at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on Sunday 13 July, 2025.
Why Chelsea No 10, Cole Palmer, won the Best Player prize at FIFA Club World Cup
According to the Club’s official website: “Palmer has been instrumental in Chelsea’s best work during his two seasons at Stamford Bridge. He was instrumental in the domestic run-in as we secured Champions League football for 2025/26. He was instrumental in the Conference League final, providing a pair of brilliant assists to turn things around against Real Betis. And he was instrumental in the Club World Cup showpiece on Sunday, stroking in our first two goals and then laying on the third as we tore PSG to shreds.
His standing as one of the world’s elite footballers has been long secured, but on a pitch littered with many of the game’s most talented attacking players, Palmer stood tall above the rest at the MetLife Stadium.
“Palmer’s performance in New Jersey crowned a fantastic few weeks stateside for him and the team. Taking what he called the ‘iconic’ number ten shirt on the eve of the tournament, Palmer showcased all the attributes associated with the best to have worn that number, including childhood heroes Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney.
“Palmer recorded game-high figures for shots, shots on targets and dribbles in the 4-1 extra-time win over Benfica. One of his three key passes ended in a goal scored by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
“Palmer’s brace and incisive through ball for Joao Pedro meant he finished the Club World Cup with five goal involvements. That was a joint-high figure in the tournament, alongside Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia (4 goals/1 assist) and Michael Olise of Bayern Munich (3 goals/2 assists).”
Cole Palmer’s Outstanding Stats at FIFA Club World Cup
Statistic |
Palmer’s |
Ranking |
| Minutes Played |
556 | Sixth |
| Goals | 3 | Joint Second |
| Assist | 2 | Joint Second |
| Goals & Assist |
5 | Joint First |
| Shots (Inc. blocks) |
21 | Second |
| Chances Created (Inc. Assist) |
12 | Joint Second |
| Changes Created From Open Play |
11 | Joint First |
| Changes Created Ending Carries |
6 | Second |
| Shot Ending Carries |
9 | Second |
| Goal Ending Carries |
2 | Joint Second |
| Carries Ending In Shot Involvements |
21 | Second |
| All Progressive Carries |
58 | Fifth |
Photo: Chelsea midfielder, Cole Palmer, poses with his MVP, Best Player awards and the FIFA Club World Cup trophy. X/Chelsea FC
