Cole Palmer has been honored as the PFA Young Player of the Year, celebrating an impressive debut season with Chelsea. The 22-year-old’s standout performances also earned him Chelsea’s Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year, Premier League Young Player of the Season, and PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Year awards.
Palmer’s remarkable season included 25 goals and 15 assists in 45 games across all competitions, with 22 goals and 11 assists in 33 Premier League matches, averaging over one goal contribution per game.
The PFA Young Player of the Year award highlights Palmer’s exceptional talent, as he surpassed a competitive shortlist including Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United, Michael Olise, João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion, and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.
The Professional Footballers’ Association, representing players in the Premier League, FA Women’s Super League, and English Football Leagues, presented this prestigious award to Palmer. Congratulations to Cole Palmer on this well-deserved accolade!