30-man Ballon d’Or shortlisted as Chelsea star nominated for Ballon d’Or award
Cole Palmer, a star for Chelsea, has made the short list for a 30-person Ballon d’Or nomination.
Palmer, who had a spectacular first season at Chelsea, is a 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee.
Cole Palmer surprised everyone by scoring 25 goals and dishing out 15 assists in 47 games for Chelsea in all competitions the previous season.
Cole Palmer was nominated for the Ballon d’Or because of his individual brilliance despite Chelsea’s poor season.
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Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez.
Defenders: Ruben Dias, Mats Hummels, Dani Carvajal, William Saliba, Antonio Rudiger, Alejandro Grimaldo.
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Phil Foden, Granit Xhaka, Toni Kroos, Dani Olmo, Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard, Rodri, Declan Rice, Vitinha, Cole Palmer, Hakan Calhanoglu.
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Nico Williams, Artem Dovbyk, Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Lamine Yamal, Ademola Lookman, Lautaro Martinez, Kylian Mbappe.
The winner will be announced on October 28.