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Cole Palmer Named Best Player as FIFA Club World Cup Awards Announced

Cole Palmer has been awarded the Best Player of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after helping Chelsea lift the trophy. The tournament also celebrated Gonzalo García as Top Goalscorer, Desire Doué as Best Young Player, and Robert Sánchez as Best Goalkeeper.

WHO TOOK HOME THE HONOURS?

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup crowned several standout performers. Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, received the Best Player of the Tournament award after a run of crucial goals and assists. Gonzalo García claimed the Top Goalscorer title, netting important goals throughout the competition. Young midfielder Desire Doué was recognised as Best Young Player, impressing spectators with his creativity and composure. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez took the Best Goalkeeper award after several key saves in high-pressure matches.

CHELSEA’S MOMENT OF TRIUMPH

Chelsea emerged as champions in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, defeating strong international opposition to claim the title. Palmer contributed five goal involvements—three goals and two assists—proving decisive in Chelsea’s run to the trophy. The club’s triumph adds another major success to their season, following a campaign in which they have competed near the top of the Premier League but faced stiff competition for European places. Palmer’s performances, along with Sánchez’s goalkeeping, have been key to Chelsea’s strong second half of the season.

According to a previous report, Cole Palmer has been scoring important goals and providing assists this season.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Chelsea will look to sustain their momentum as they head back to domestic football. With the Club World Cup win boosting team morale, all eyes will be on Chelsea and Palmer to see if they can finish the season with further silverware and secure Champions League qualification for next year.

Last season, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League, guaranteeing Champions League qualification according to a previous report.