Cole Palmer breaks yet another Premier League record as a Chelsea player- Check now
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been directly involved in an astonishing 38 league goals scoring 25 and providing 13 assists—the highest ever by a Chelsea player in a single calendar year. Sportz fills you in on all the details
This year has been an eventful one for Cole Palmer, the Chelsea player in terms of high-level achievements. From a fringe player in the Manchester City squad to becoming the main man at the London club, he has not only exceeded expectations but he has raised the stakes for other attacking players at the club.
A Record-Breaking Year for Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer’s 2024 Premier League campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 38 direct goal contributions (25 goals and 13 assists), Palmer has surpassed all previous Chelsea players in league history for a single calendar year.
38 - Cole Palmer has been directly involved in 38 goals in the Premier League in 2024 (25 goals, 13 assists); the most by a Chelsea player in a single calendar year in the competition. Unrivalled. pic.twitter.com/2yrB084p72
He has also broken the record for the most goals scored in a single half in the League, as well as the most consecutive goals from the penalty spot. This incredible feat highlights his growing influence and ability to deliver in difficult situations.
This record not only highlights Palmer’s brilliance but also reflects Chelsea’s strategic investment in nurturing young talent. For Palmer, it cements his reputation as one of the brightest stars in English football, while for Chelsea, it signals the success of their approach to building a competitive squad around promising players.
Previous Record Held for the Most Goal Contributions in a Year By a Chelsea Player
Former striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink set the club record for the most goal involvement when he had a stellar campaign in 2001 hitting the height of 36 goal contributions in that calendar year. It took 23 years for a Chelsea player to break the record.
As the most popular sport, football is watched and played by people all over the country, ranging from professional leagues, to youth teams, and even families in their yards. But how much do you really know about your favourite footballers? Do you know many famous footballers actually don't use their real names in their professional careers?
Many footballers' real names are distinctly different from what are effectively stage names they use for their professional careers. Many figures even choose to go by relatively shorter names to make it easier for people all over the world to remember them by.
Let’s go ahead and dive into some real names of famous footballers you probably don't know.
Dele Alli's full name is Bamidele Jermaine Alli. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by "Dele Alli". Dele Alli used to be a big name in the round leather game some years back. When he was 20, he was already considered as English football’s biggest rising star.
2. Raphinha
Real Name- Raphael Dias Belloli
Raphinha's full name is 'Raphael Dias Belloli'. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by Raphinha. Raphinha is known for his skills in dribbling, pace, and creativity on the field. He currently plays as a winger for Leeds United in the English Premier League.
3. Moises Caicedo
Real Name- Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo
Caicedo's real name is 'Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo'. He is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the English club Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion and for the national team of Ecuador. He is a versatile player with ability to control the tempo of the game.
4. Cole Palmer
Real Name- Cole Jermaine Palmer
Cole Palmer's full name is 'Cole Jermaine Palmer'. He is regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. The English footballer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
Kaka is arguably one of the defining footballers of his generation. The Brazilian was the last player to win a Ballon d'Or before the decade-long duopoly between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kaka has several major honours to his name, including a FIFA World Cup, a UEFA Champions League, and an endless list of individual awards.
6. Van Gaal
Real Name- Aloysius Paulus Maria van Gaal
Van Gaal's full name is Aloysius Paulus Maria 'Louis' van Gaal. To some, He's one of the best managers of the past two decades, willing to sacrifice style for substance and flair for formality. To others, he’s an unnerving disciplinarian, an expert at alienating his players and fans. Whatever side of the fence you fall, few will doubt that Louis van Gaal is one of the most pragmatic managers in the modern game.
7. Fikayo Tomori
Real Name- Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori
Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola "Fikayo" Tomori is an English professional footballer known for his defensive skill as a center-back, currently playing for Serie A club AC Milan and the England national team.
8. Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Name- Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Cristiano Ronaldo aka Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is still plying his trade in the professional game for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. However, he is already considered one of the greatest players of all time. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards in his illustrious career, which is a record only bettered by a certain Argentine forward.
Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. He is often hailed as one of the greatest football players in the world.
10. Lamine Yamal
Real Name- Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, also known as Lamine Yamal, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.
11. Pepe
Real Name- Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira
Former Real Madrid star Pepe is quite commonly regarded as one of the best and most aggressive defenders of his time. The centre-back is still playing European football at the age of 38, and put in a string of magnificent displays in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese rolled back the years against Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus with a breathtaking showing to knock them out of the UCL.
In the world of football, few clubs stand out like Chelsea FC. Their trophy cabinet tells a story of incredible success, proving that they have truly won it all!
With their recent UEFA Conference League 4-1 victory over Real Betis, Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all major UEFA titles, topping up with their 2nd FIFA Club World Cup title, all in 2025.
Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC that defines their successful journey in the football world. Take a look.
European Royalty: Conquering the Continent
Chelsea FC lifting the trophy of UEFA Champions League 2021 after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Image | Twitter
Chelsea have battled across the continent's most prestigious stages and won every major UEFA club trophy, a feat few clubs can claim.
Their crowning achivements including 2 UEFA Champions League titles, notable defeating Bayern Munich [1-1 (4-3 pens)] in 2012 and Manchester City (1-0) in 2021.
Beyond the Champions League, Chelsea also lifted the UEFA Europa League twice (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, famously against Real Madrid in the replay, and also in 1998.
Additionally, two UEFA Super Cup victories (1998, 2021) further highlight their continental dominance.
The collection was completed with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, where Chelsea FC beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final.
The domestic dominance of Chelsea FC
Chelsea lifting their second FA Cup title in 1997 after defeating Middlesbrough (2-1) in the final. Image | Facebook
Beyond their European conquests, they have also established as masters of England by securing highest domestic honors.
The Blues clinched the First Division/Premier League title and impress six times (1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017) along with eightFA Cup victories (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018). This makes them the competition's most successful team.
Their domestic dominance also extends to League Cup, which they have won fivetimes in the following years: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015.
Completing the Set: Global and Historic Honors
Chelsea FC lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in 2021. Image | Wikipedia
Chelsea's trophy cabinet truly lives upto the "won it all" status by having a collection of unique, historical, and global titles.
The FIFA Club World Cup win over Palmeiras (2-1) in 2021, made them only London club to win the Champions League as well as the FIFA Club World Cup. More recently, they added their 2nd CWC title after a dominating 3-0 victory over PSG in 2025.
Further adding to their phenomenal collection are fourCharity/Community Shield triumphs (1955, 2000, 2005, 2009), which mark their traditional early-season dominance.
As we move down to the final count, Chelsea also holds two Full Members' Club Victories (1986, 1990).
Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final: Chelsea thrash PSG 3-0 to win Club World Cup 2025
Cole Palmer scored a brace while Joao Pedro scored once to help Chelsea FC beat PSG by 3-0 to clinch the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 title at MetLife Stadium.
Hello and welcome, everyone, to our final LIVE coverage of the 2024-25 football season. Tonight we have the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final between English club Chelsea FC and French Champion, PSG.
Chelsea, the Premier League giants, reached the final after beating two Brazilian sides, Fluminense and Palmeiras, in the knockouts.
Meanwhile, the current Champions League winners, PSG, reached the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final by smashing European giants like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Chelsea are looking for their second trophy of the season after winning the UEFA Conference League. Meantime, PSG are looking for their fourth major trophy of the season, including the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 titles.
So, sit back and relax as I, Koushik Biswas, bring you all the LIVE updates of the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final, LIVE from Sportz Point's Web Desk.
LIVE Updates
Jul 13, 2025, 9:34 PM
Special badge!
🚨🔵 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Chelsea will now have an exclusive FIFA World Champions Badge on their kit until 2029. 👑👏 pic.twitter.com/ld8mn8YxIC
Enzo Maresca forced to play peacemaker at full-time after a brawl involving Gianluigi Donnarumma. Luis Enrique also involved in the melee. pic.twitter.com/QyAT6rvBSc
Barcola's attempted effort from the left was easily grabbed by Sanchez.
Jul 13, 2025, 9:00 PM
82' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Colwill.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:59 PM
80' | Another big save from Donnarumma
Delap found the better of Berlado and then wanted to go past Donnarumma. However, Donnarumma was clever her to block his second path and make the save.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:56 PM
77' | Double change for Chelsea
Out: Pedro Neto, James
In: Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall
Jul 13, 2025, 8:54 PM
75' | Chance for Zaïre-Emery
Zaïre-Emery did well to enter the box but he took it too deep to find the angle from the byline.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:52 PM
73' | Triple change for PSG
In: Ramos, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery
Out: Hakimi, Ruiz, Doue.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:51 PM
Donnarumma's save!
WHAT A SAVE! Delap’s shot beaten away by Donnarumma’s brilliance. Save of the tournament?🔥
The first half in the Club World Cup final marked only the third time that Paris Saint-Germain conceded at least three goals in the first 43 minutes of a match since the start of the QSI ownership era in 2011.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 13, 2025
Jul 13, 2025, 8:27 PM
48' | Chance for PSG
Kvaratskhelia's shot was partially saved by Sanchez. Before anyone from PSG could take advantage, Gusto cleared the ball.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:26 PM
47' | Good start from PSG
Nuno Mendes, down the line on the left, made a good run and tried to find Fabian Ruiz with a toe-pass.
But after a deflection, Sanchez was able to make the save.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:24 PM
Second half starts!
PSG start with their long kick style.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:22 PM
This half-time show has delayed kick-off to the second half. PSG have just been stood around for a few minutes. Chelsea - maybe smartly - haven't come out.
Doue and Dembele are linking up with Hakimi to build some momentum for PSG. Cucurella fould Doue, otherwise PSG could have gone for a good counter attack.
Starting XI: Robert Sánchez, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer, João Pedro.
Subs: Gabriel Słonina, Mike Penders, Filip Jørgensen, Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Mamadou Sarr, Roméo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final: Chelsea vs PSG Match Preview, Head-to-head, Streaming Details and Possible Lineups
With Chelsea looking to win their second trophy of the season and PSG eyeing a quadruple season ending, we bring you everything about the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final.
We are now end of the 2024-25 football season as Chelsea get ready to face the UEFA Champions League winners PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final tomorrow at Met Life Stadium in New York.
Chelsea, the Premier League giants, reached the final after beating two Brazilian sides, Fluminense and Palmeiras, in the knockouts. Meanwhile, the current Champions League winners, PSG, reached the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final by smashing European giants like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
So, with both teams looking in good form, we bring you everything you need to know about Chelsea vs PSG, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final.
Match Details
Match: Chelsea vs PSG, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final
Date: 14th July, 2025
Time: 12.30 am IST
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York.
How to watch the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup Final in India?
You can watch the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final on the Dazn app and website, which are the official broadcasters of the tournament.
Moreover, in India, you can watch the match on the FanCode App and Website. On television, fans can watch the match on Eurosport TV channels.
The last time Chelsea faced PSG, Thiago Silva scored a winner for PSG. Image | Chelsea.com
Team
Wins
Draws
Matches
Chelsea
2
5
10
Paris Saint-Germain
3
5
10
Team News and Current Form
Both teams have looked their best in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have been very attacking, while Luis Enrique's PSG have outsmarted every team in Europe.
Joao Pedro scored a stunning first-half goal for Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup semis. Image | Chelsea on X
Chelsea joined the tournament after winning the UEFA Conference League and ensuring their place in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26. Boosted with young talents at a high price, Maresca's young team has been a bit up and down throughout the season.
However, in the Club World Cup, they have shown good form, winning five matches from six to reach the final. Blues' new signing Joao Pedro showed how he can be the perfect solution to Chelsea's attacking issues, after scoring against his boyhood club Fluminense in the semis.
Chelsea players during their final training ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final vs PSG. Image | Chelsea.com
Despite finishing only second in Group D, Chelsea did not have to face any European giant in the knockouts before the final. So, Maresca will have to adapt to PSG's European style of play, and it will surely be a tough job for him.
The good news for the London-based club is that their star midfielder, Moises Caicedo, has recovered from his ankle injury and was seen during training. So, he will be available for selection.
But Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia will not be available due to muscular problems, along with Benoit Badiashile, who is also doubtful for the final. Noni Madueke is unlikely to play in between his transfer talks with Arsenal.
Recent form | Chelsea
Date
Competition
Opponent
Score
Result
09/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Fluminense
0-2
W
05/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Palmeiras
1-2
W
29/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Benfica
1-4
W
25/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Espérance Tunis
0-3
W
20/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Flamengo
3-1
L
PSG
Dembele and Hakimi celebrating a goal against Real Madrid. Image | PSG.fr
The current Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League winners have been the best team in the world this season. They have gone past anyone who has come in front of them.
Luis Enrique's team has shown that even without a big name like Kylian Mbappe, you can win trophies with tactics, execution and passion.
PSG, just like their opponent Chelsea, have won five out of six games in the FIFA Club World Cup. They surprisingly lost against Botafogo in the group stage, and thus had to face teams like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid en route to the final.
PSG star Nuno Mendes during the training ahead of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final against Chelsea. Image | PSG.fr
Against Bayern, they registered a 2-0 victory and then went on to smash Real Madrid 4-0 in the semis. Fabian Ruiz scored a brace and Ousmane Dembele scored, asisted and pre-assisted to announce he is ready to win the Ballon d'Or 2025.
Goncalo Ramos also scored during the dying minutes of the match.
In terms of injury news and availability, Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez will miss the final after receiving red cards in the quarters. Other than that, there are no injury concerns for them.
Recent Form | PSG
Date
Competition
Opponent
Score
Result
10/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Real Madrid
4-0
W
05/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
FC Bayern München
2-0
W
29/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Inter Miami CF
4-0
W
24/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Seattle Sounders FC
0-2
W
20/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Botafogo
0-1
L
Chelsea vs PSG: Possible Lineups
Chelsea: R. Sánchez, M. Gusto, T. Chalobah, T. Adarabioyo, M. Cucurella, C. Palmer, M. Caicedo, E. Fernández, C. Nkunku, J. Pedro, P. Neto.
Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final: Chelsea beats Betis 4-1 to become the first club to win every UEFA trophy
Read the highlights of the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final match at Stadion Wrocław as Chelsea defeated Betis by 4-1 to lift the UEFA Conference League 2025.
Hello and welcome to another grand night of European football. As we reach the fag end of the season, we have the big UEFA Conference League final between Real Betis and Chelsea FC at the Stadion Wrocław.
After missing out on Champions League and Europa League football, both teams now have their opportunity to bring home the third tier of European football competition, the Conference League.
Chelsea have been dominating throughout the tournament, which was in fact expected from the double Champions League winners. Meanwhile, after the inclusion of Anthony, Real Betis have looked like a different beast in La Liga and the Conference League.
So, we can expect a great match tonight with both teams looking for the glory. This is Koushik Biswas with the buildup and real-time updates of the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final for you.
Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
May 28, 2025, 6:56 PM
Final Score
May 28, 2025, 9:22 PM
The Glory!
May 28, 2025, 9:14 PM
UEFA is BLUE!
𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘'𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋! 💙
Chelsea, with their UEFA Conference League trophy, have now become the first team to win all the UEFA trophies.
— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025, 8:34 PM
Two asssits!
May 28, 2025, 8:32 PM
73' | Change for Betis
In: Ruibal
Out: Bakambu
May 28, 2025, 8:31 PM
70' | JACCCCCKKKKKKKKKKSSSOOOOOONNNNN | BET 1-2 CHE
Chelsea have turned the game and final around.
It is Palmer again who made things happen. Another cross from Cole Plamer after a top-class dribbling, and it was Jacksoon who just headed the ball into the goal.
Chelsea take the lead.
Betis 1-2 Chelsea.
May 28, 2025, 8:28 PM
69' | Save from Adrian
Left-footed attempt from Plamer.
Although it was powerful but we expect Adrain to make the save and he made the save.
May 28, 2025, 8:26 PM
65' | EEEEENNNNNNNNZZZZZZOOOOOOO | BET 1-1 CHE
As I was saying, can they find the equaliser? Enzo does the job for Chelsea.
Cole Plamer with an inch-perfect cross and Enzo, who was coming running in, found the header to score.
— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025, 8:09 PM
50' | Jackson offside
Although he went slightly too early, it is good that Jackson is trying to make a good run on the left.
May 28, 2025, 8:07 PM
48' | Positive from Chelsea
James tried to lob the ball across the turf, directly inside the final third. But, it was a bit long for Enzo.
May 28, 2025, 8:05 PM
46' | Second half starts
Second half starts in Poland with Chelsea's club captain Rece James getting into action.
May 28, 2025, 8:05 PM
Changes!
Chelsea - In: James; Out: Gusto
Betis - In: Perraud; Out: Rodriguez
May 28, 2025, 8:03 PM
Few changes for sure!
Looks like we are going to see a few changes from both sides.
May 28, 2025, 7:49 PM
Half-time | Betis 1-0 Chelsea
Strong finish from Betis, just like their strong start.
They led 1-0 with the lone goal from Ezzalzouli.
Chelsea looked good, but could not find the gap through the Betis defence.
See you on the other side of the break.
May 28, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute added as injury time.
May 28, 2025, 7:46 PM
43' | Fornals with a good interception
Chelsea was trying to run away with a counterattack after that block by Badiashile.
But Fornals came running and made the interception to clear the ball out.
He celebrated that like a goal. It proves how much focused Betis are at the moment.
May 28, 2025, 7:44 PM
42' | Block from Badiashile
Antony took the free kick and floated the ball for someone to head the ball inside the goal.
Jorgensen came out and punched the ball away. However, it fell perfectly for Natan to go for a volley.
The shot was blocked by Badiashile.
May 28, 2025, 7:42 PM
41' | Free-kick
Caicedo fouls Isco from behind and Betis gets the free-kick, 5 meters outside the box.
Yellow card for Caicedo.
May 28, 2025, 7:41 PM
39' | Caicedo floats it for Palmer
Caicedo floated the ball inside the box for Cole Palmer to go for a header. But, as we have been saying, Betis have not allowed Chelsea any space to work with inside the box.
Chelsea caught out, and here comes the first goal from any Betis player in a European final.
Isco with a beautiful pass from right to left inside the box, and Ezzalzouli finished the job for Betis.
Real Betis 1-0 Cheslea.
May 28, 2025, 7:08 PM
6' | Save from Adrian
Cole Palmer dribbled through the defence and took his chance with a left-footed shot.
But the shot was not strong enough to beat Adrian at the near post.
Actions from both sides.
May 28, 2025, 7:07 PM
5' | Antony in action
Early chance for Betis. Cardoso's cross from the left fell rightly for Antony inside the box.
But, Antony's header went over the goal.
May 28, 2025, 7:05 PM
Team Real Betis
May 28, 2025, 7:04 PM
2' | Nearly a mistake
Adrian, who was not supposed to start in the final, nearly messed up the start for Real Betis.
Jackson nearly had got the better off Adrian as the goalkeeper tried to cheeky inside the box.
May 28, 2025, 7:02 PM
Kick-off!
Here we go!
Chelsea start the proceedings!
May 28, 2025, 6:51 PM
Getting ready!
May 28, 2025, 6:48 PM
Young and how!
0 - The oldest player in Chelsea's starting XI tonight is Marc Cucurella (26). They are only the second side to start a major UEFA final without a player aged 27+ in their XI, after Crvena zvezda v Borussia Mönchengladbach in both legs of the 1978-79 UEFA Cup final. Exuberance. pic.twitter.com/95BuxWrqUR
Pellegrini is aiming to become the first Chilean coach to win a major European trophy. At 71 years and 254 days, he would also be the oldest to do so overall, surpassing Marseille coach Raymond Goethals (1993 Champions League) by 23 days.
May 28, 2025, 3:10 PM
Did you know this?
Did you know that this competition helps to develop football throughout Europe? We reinvest 97.5% of our net revenue back into the game! ⚽ @UEFA | #UECLfinal
— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) May 26, 2025
— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) May 26, 2025
May 28, 2025, 3:02 PM
This is how Chelsea qualified for the Conference League final
May 28, 2025, 2:58 PM
This is how Real Betis reached the final!
May 28, 2025, 2:56 PM
How to watch the final?
Football fans from India can watch the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final 2025 LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels. They can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website.
May 28, 2025, 2:54 PM
Match Details
Match: Real Betis vs Chelsea FC, UEFA Conference League Final 2025
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