Cole Palmer has been named the England Men’s Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season, the Football Association announced on Tuesday.
Palmer, 22, won the public vote, surpassing Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka who finished second and third respectively.
The midfielder made his senior debut for England in November 2023 during a 2-0 home victory against Malta at Wembley and has since earned nine caps. Five of those appearances came at Euro 2024 where he scored two goals including the one in the final against Spain as the Three Lions lost 2-1.
His performances at Euro 2024 included five appearances and two goals, one of which came in England’s final defeat to Spain in Berlin. He also played a pivotal role in the semi-final, assisting Ollie Watkins for a late winner against the Netherlands.
The award comes after Cole Palmer was named PFA young player of the year for 2023–2024 in August, following an incredible debut season at Chelsea.
Palmer, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City last summer, scored 25 goals in all competitions. This includes 22 Premier League goals last season. He has scored six goals in seven games to start the ongoing season.
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Cole Palmer is currently with the England squad preparing for UEFA Nations League matches against Greece at Wembley on Thursday before visiting Finland three days later.
This recognition highlights Palmer’s increasing stature in the football arena and significant contributions both at club and international levels. His achievements have impressed one and all as he delivered splendid performances for both Chelsea and England.
The young talent has become the first Chelsea player to bag the honour since Ashley Cole won it in 2010. Cole Palmer joins an elite list of players to have won the award.
List of footballers who won England Men’s Player of the Year award
2023-24 – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
2022-23 – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
2021-22 – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
2020-21 – Kalvin Phillips (Leeds)
2019 – Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
2018 – Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
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2017 – Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
2016 – Adam Lallana (Liverpool)
2015 – Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
2014 – Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
2012 – Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
2011 – Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur)
2010 – Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
2009 – Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
2008 – Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
2007 – Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
2006 – Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich)
2005 – Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
2004 – Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
2003 – David Beckham (Manchester United)
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