The 22-year-old Englishman has quickly established himself as a pivotal figure for the Blues since his transfer from Manchester City last year, with his creative prowess making headlines once again.
On Sunday afternoon, in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, Palmer delivered a crucial assist for Nicolas Jackson’s opening goal, further cementing his reputation as one of the most effective playmakers in Europe’s top five leagues.
According to OptaJoe, Palmer now leads the assist charts in Europe’s biggest leagues with 15 assists since his Chelsea debut in September 2023.
Since joining Chelsea for a reported fee of £42.5 million ($55.8m), Palmer has become a beacon of consistency for the team.
Despite the club’s overall struggles, he has been a standout performer, recording 26 goals and 19 assists in just 50 appearances. His contributions have not only been crucial for Chelsea but have also earned him a more prominent role in the England national team.
As Palmer prepares to join the Three Lions for the upcoming international break, he is expected to play a key role under interim boss Lee Carsley in England’s matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland on September 7 and 10, respectively.