Chelsea star nominated for Ballon d’Or award

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Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been shortlisted in a 30-man Ballon d’Or award nomination.

Palmer who had a brilliant debut season at Chelsea, has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.

Cole Palmer was a surprise package last season, as he scored 25 goals and provided 15 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea.

Despite Chelsea’s bad season, Cole Palmer’s individual brilliance earned him a Ballon d’Or nomination.

See the entire list below

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.