Former England striker doesn't see Cole Palmer as a favourite to win the Ballon d'Or

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·15. Juli 2025

Former England striker doesn't see Cole Palmer as a favourite to win the Ballon d'Or

For all that he does, Cole Palmer's performance is not enough!

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Despite Cole Palmer's stellar performances for Chelsea last season, the two Confederations Cups, his direct contribution to the FIFA Club World Cup win over Paris Saint-Germain, and his direct nomination for the Ballon d'Or, the Englishman has failed to convince everyone of what he has to offer.

Despite all he has done, some former football stars, including some English names, believe that the Englishman is not sufficiently favoured to be one of the names worthy of gold. Former Tottenham player Darren Bent was not convinced that Palmer is worthy of winning the Ballon d'Or this season.

What Darren Bent said about Palmer!

Despite Palmer's impressive performances for Chelsea and the England national team, Darren believes it is not enough for Palmer to achieve the honour of lifting the France Football trophy.

I think it's too reactionary. You have to look at the whole season. Yes, his numbers are solid—16 goals and 12 assists—but last season he had 25 goals and 15 assists. That's a completely different level. Before this match, he had one goal in 14 games. That's not the level of productivity you expect from a top player. He is their most creative player.If Chelsea want to win anything, Palmer will be at the heart of it. He can slow the game down in chaos, pick a pass, and finish chances brilliantly. That's top class. But for now, he doesn't make my top 10,

🚨 Darren Bent says Cole Palmer is top quality but not in the world’s top 10, citing a dip from 25 goals to 16 last season ⚽️ Bent’s top players include Rodri, Kane, Mbappe & No.1 Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old phenom Do you agree with Bent’s list? 👇 (Source: talkSPORT)
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