*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:22, 16 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:03, 20 November 2023 (UTC)
On 30 September 2020, Palmer made his
first-team debut for City in a 3–0 away win over
Burnley in the fourth round of the
EFL Cup.[10] He scored his first goal on 21 September 2021 in a 6–1 home win over
League One team
Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.[11] On 16 October, Palmer made an appearance in the Premier League against Burnley, and found himself playing and scoring a hat-trick for City's under-23 side that same night.[12] On 19 October, Palmer scored his first
UEFA Champions League goal in a 5–1 away win over
Club Brugge.[13] On 7 January 2022, Palmer scored on his
FA Cup debut in a 4–1 away win over
League Two team
Swindon Town.[14]
On 1 September 2023, Palmer signed for Premier League club
Chelsea on a seven-year contract, with the option of a further year.[18][19] The
transfer fee was reported to be an initial £40 million, potentially rising by £2.5 million in add-ons.[19] He made his debut the following day as a 62nd-minute substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to
Nottingham Forest.[20] On 7 October, Palmer scored his first goal for Chelsea, from a
penalty kick, while also providing the assist for
Nicolas Jackson's goal in a 4–1 away victory over
Burnley.[21] On 6 November, Palmer registered a goal and an assist in a thrilling 4–1 away win at
London rivalsTottenham Hotspur.[22] Six days later, Palmer scored a stoppage-time penalty against former club
Manchester City, as the two teams played out an entertaining 4–4 draw at
Stamford Bridge.[23]
Palmer scored his first goal from open play in a 2–1 defeat away to
Manchester United on 5 December 2023.[24] In Chelsea's final match of 2023, away to
Luton Town, Palmer
scored twice for the first time professionally, while also assisting
Noni Madueke's goal, as Chelsea won 3–2.[25] His contributions at Luton saw him reach double figures in total Premier League goal contributions, becoming the fifth Chelsea player aged 21 or under (and the first since
Christian Pulisic and
Mason Mount in
2019–20) to do this.[26] As a result of his performances during December 2023, which included four goals and two assists, Palmer was nominated for the
Premier League Player of the Month award, and his second goal against Luton Town was also nominated for
Premier League Goal of the Month.[27][28]
On 23 January 2024, Palmer scored another brace, this time in the
EFL Cupsemi-finals, as Chelsea defeated
Middlesbrough 6–1 (6–2 on aggregate) to advance to the
final at
Wembley Stadium.[29] He scored his tenth Premier League goal of the season on 4 February, making him the first Chelsea player aged 21 or under to score 10 Premier League goals in a season, however, this ended in a 4–2 home defeat to
Wolverhampton Wanderers.[30] In their next Premier League match, Palmer contributed two stoppage-time assists for teammates
Conor Gallagher and
Enzo Fernández to help earn Chelsea a 3–1 away win at
Crystal Palace.[31] On 29 February, Palmer was named the Men's Young Player of the Year at the 2024 London Football Awards.[32][33] By assisting
Axel Disasi's goal against
Brentford on 2 March, Palmer became the Chelsea player with the most goal contributions in a season aged 21 or younger, overtaking
Arjen Robben's tally of 16 contributions in
2004–05.[34][35]
On 4 April 2024, Palmer was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award a second time after more impressive displays for Chelsea throughout March that saw him score three goals and provide two assists in that month.[36] Later that day, he scored his first career
hat-trick, which included two goals scored deep into added time in a 4–3 home victory against Manchester United. By doing so, Palmer became the
200th different player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick, as well as the third youngest to do so in a match against Manchester United.[37] On 15 April, Palmer scored his second career hat-trick against
Everton in a 6–0 home win, finishing the match with 4 goals and thus became the 31st Premier League player to score 4 or more goals in a league game,[38][39] and the first Chelsea player to score two Premier League hat-tricks for the club in a season.[40] He set a record for the fastest
perfect hat-trick to be scored in the Premier League, completing it within 29 minutes, while also becoming the first ever Chelsea player to score in seven consecutive home matches.[41] Furthermore, he became the third player in the club's history to score at least 20 goals in his debut season, following
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in 2000–01 and
Diego Costa in 2014–15.[42]
A
playmaker, Palmer is known for his record and mentality at
penalties, passing, and dribbling, while also creating and scoring goals. He also often attempts long range shots and cuts inside the opposition line. Palmer is left footed, although he can also play well with his right foot.[51][52]
Personal life
Palmer is of
Kittitian descent through his father.[53]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 20 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition