Chelsea’s Rising Star: Cole Palmer Nominated for Ballon d’Or
In exciting news for Chelsea fans, Cole Palmer has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, recognizing his outstanding performance in the 2023/24 campaign ¹. The 22-year-old sensation has made a significant impact since joining Chelsea from Manchester City, scoring 23 goals and registering 11 assists in the Premier League last season ².
*Chelsea’s Nominees for the Ballon d’Or*
In addition to Palmer, several Chelsea Women’s team players have been nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or award, including:
– _Lauren James_: Finished 13th in the voting, following an impressive year with 16 goals across all competitions ¹.
– _Lucy Bronze_: Placed 20th, after helping Barcelona win the Spanish title and the UEFA Women’s Champions League ¹.
– _Mayra Ramirez_: Finished 21st, with 5 goals in 9 appearances for Chelsea ¹.
– _Sjoeke Nusken_: Ranked 25th, after featuring in 21 of Chelsea’s 22 WSL fixtures ¹.
*Awards and Recognition*
The nominations don’t stop there. Chelsea’s head coach, Sonia Bompastor, has been shortlisted for the Women’s Team Coach of the Year award, alongside former Blues manager Emma Hayes ¹. The club itself is also up for the Women’s Club of the Year trophy ¹.
The winners of the Ballon d’Or awards will be announced tonight in Paris ¹. Will Cole Palmer join the elite group of winners? We’ll have to wait and see!
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