Cole Palmer Names Four Footballing Icons as His All-Time Favorites
LONDON – Chelsea star Cole Palmer has revealed his four favorite footballers of all time,offering a glimpse into the influences shaping his burgeoning career. The England international, currently recovering from a groin injury, cited a blend of established legends and contemporary stars as his inspirations, demonstrating a deep recognition for the beautiful game’s history and present.
Palmer’s selections underscore his ambition to emulate the elite, having already established himself as a key player for Chelsea and earned recognition from footballing luminaries like Wayne Rooney. Rooney recently ranked Palmer as his third-best player of the 2024-25 campaign, acknowledging the 22-year-old’s important impact despite a recent dip in goalscoring form. “I know of late he hasn’t scored the goals he did at the start of the season, but I still think he’s been really influential for Chelsea this season,” Rooney told Prime Video Sport.
While Palmer didn’t publicly disclose all four names, his well-documented admiration for Neymar is widely known. The Chelsea forward openly models aspects of his game after the Brazilian superstar, and reportedly hopes to see Neymar reunite wiht Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
Palmer’s impact at Chelsea has been immediate since his arrival. Across 52 appearances in all competitions last season, he scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists, playing a pivotal role in securing Champions League qualification with a fourth-place finish in the Premier League. He recently marked his first Champions League appearance for the Blues with a goal, demonstrating his continued drive despite recent fitness challenges.
