Cole Palmer has etched his name in Chelsea FC’s Premier League history books by setting a new record for the club. The recent addition to Chelsea’s roster, Palmer, has kicked off the 2023/2024 club football season in spectacular fashion, clinching a significant milestone in the club’s football legacy. Following the unveiling of the Goal and Player of the Month for April 2024, Palmer made history by becoming the first Chelsea player ever to secure both awards in a single month.
The England international, honored as Chelsea’s Player of the Season for the 2023/2024 campaign, has also been recognized by the Premier League as one of only five players to achieve this dual feat in the league’s history. How many players have won 2 Premier League monthly awards in a season? Only five players have won two monthly awards in the same month in the Premier League’s history.
These players are:
- Bruno Fernandes (June 2020)
- Jesse Lingard (April 2021)
- Mohamed Salah (October 2021)
- Miguel Almiron (October 2022)
- Cole Palmer (April 2024)
Cole Palmer has taken to social media to express his gratitude for winning the Player and Goal of the Month awards for April 2024. The English football sensation thanked his teammates, coaching staff, and fans in a brief post on his social media platform.