FIFA Club World Cup: Cole Palmer makes Ballon d'Or case with Golden Ball
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Young English prodigy Cole Palmer has cemented his status as one of the game's brightest talents at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Palmer led Chelsea FC to a resounding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final.
He scored two goals and provided a crucial assist to secure the title.
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Cole Palmer for Ballon d'Or
His performance earned him the prestigious Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player.
In the UEFA Conference League earlier in 2025, Palmer was also named Man of the Match in the final.
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Other award winners from the tournament included, Top Goalscorer won by Gonzalo GarcÃa of Real Madrid, who netted an impressive four goals in five games.
Best Young Player went to Desire Doué who dazzled with his two goals and one assist in the competition.
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The Best Goalkeeper went to Robert Sánchez of Chelsea, whose heroic saves were instrumental in the final victory.
Following the victory Chelsea fans debated his Ballon d'Or candidacy on social media.
After winning both the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea fans now believe Cole Palmer can win the Ballon d'Or.
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