Cole Palmer Reaches Impressive Stat as Chelsea wins Conference League

At 23 years old, Palmer has scored or assisted in a European final, back to back. He scored in the 2024 EURO Final, where he scored against Spain. 

Palmer scored in the 2023 Community Shield Final and in the 2023 UEFA Super Cup final for Manchester City. The only final he didn't have a goal contribution was for Chelsea against Liverpool in the 2024 EFL Cup Final.

Chelsea makes European History

Chelsea's 4-1 win against Real Betis in the Conference League Final is historic for the English club. Chelsea became the first club to win the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Conference League. 

Chelsea is also the first team to win five major UEFA tournaments, including the Cup Winners’ Cup and the Super Cup. In total, Chelsea has seven European trophies in its history. 

Chelsea European Trophies

• 2 Champions League
• 2 Europa League
• 2 Cup Winners' Cup
• 2 Super Cup
• 1 Conference League

Chelsea also ended a 23-year Spanish team streak in men's finals. Since 2002, in the last 27 men’s finals involving Spanish teams, all 27 have had Spanish winners. This includes the Champions League, the Europa League, and even the World Cup. 

Cole Palmer's time at Chelsea

Cole Palmer has been one of the key players for Chelsea for nearly two years since his arrival. The English attacking midfielder has a total of 69 goal contributions in 91 games.

He won the Premier League Young Player of the Season 2023/24. Last season, he also won the PFA Fans' Player of the Year 2023/24 and the PFA Young Player of the Year 2023/24.

The Conference League trophy is the first for Palmer in a Chelsea shirt. The club is focused on a bright future after securing a Champions League spot for next season and winning another European trophy.