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Cole Palmer to win the Ballon d'Or?! Chelsea hero backed to challenge Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal to top prize after inspiring Conference League final comeback win

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<p>Palmer got <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-real-betis-conference-league-final-cole-palmer-enzo-fernandez/blte9a7584f8b417cd0" target="_blank">two assists in Chelsea's incredible second-half comeback as the Blues ran out 4-1 winners to claim a trophy</a> in their last game of the season. Palmer created his side's equaliser when his cross found Enzo Fernandez at the back post, allowing the Argentine to head in, before another dangerous ball into the box was nudged past goalkeeper Adrian by Nicolas Jackson.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Palmer's role in his team's success had fans going wild on social media, with many backing him as a candidate to win the Ballon d'Or.</p><p>"If we're being truthful to ourselves, Cole Palmer deserves to be on that Ballon Dor podium with them Lamine Yamal and Raphinha," <a href="https://x.com/Dove_Dynamics/status/1927832065375977917" target="_blank">@Dove_Dynamics</a> said. "At least the 4-6th position will be fair on considering what he has done and won this season."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/zibusisoe/status/1927827101341688319" target="_blank">@Zibusisoe</a>
 said: "Cole Palmer baaaby best player in the world give that man the Ballon d'Or now," while <a href="https://x.com/Bigpeace45/status/1927826649287885208" target="_blank">@Bigpeace45</a>
 
wrote: "They better hand over my boy Cole Palmer ballon Dior [sic] after this match."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Olaz01/status/1927826258274001336" target="_blank">@Olaz01
</a> posted: "Maresca and Chelsea board not signing competitive players are the only things stopping Palmer from winning the Ballon d’Or."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/totallynotems_/status/1927825211065307165" target="_blank">@totallynotems_</a> said: "I’m hearing words like Ballon d’or. I’m hearing words like Cole Palmer", and <a href="https://x.com/Blues_Alfred/status/1927832178525634871" target="_blank">@Blues_Alfred</a> predicted: "The Champions League isn’t ready for us next season, fully deserved trophy today! Cole Palmer for Ballon d’Or next season, let’s go!"</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>Palmer has faced criticism at times this season after going through a rough patch in Chelsea's bid to earn a place in next season's Champions League. Despite his Conference League final heroics, though, he is unlikely to be among the top candidates to claim the Ballon d'Or this time around, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/ballon-dor-2025-power-rankings/bltd009fae5576d751f" target="_blank">Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah all vying for the prize</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Palmer and his Chelsea co-stars will soon start preparing for the Club World Cup, with their first game coming against either LAFC or Club America on June 16..</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

Cole Palmer to win the Ballon d'Or?! Chelsea hero backed to challenge Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal to top prize after inspiring Conference League final comeback win | Goal.com

Cole Palmer is being backed to win the Ballon d&apos;Or by Chelsea fans after his role in Chelsea&apos;s Conference League final win against Real Betis.

Cole Palmer to win the Ballon d&apos;Or?! Chelsea hero backed to challenge Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal to top prize after inspiring Conference League final comeback win

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