⚽ Chelsea’s Cole Palmer Crowned FIFA Club World Cup Player of the Tournament
🏆 Full List of Tournament Awards
AwardWinnerClub / TeamPlayer of the Tournament (Golden Ball) Cole Palmer Chelsea
Goalkeeper of the Tournament (Golden Glove) Robert Sánchez Chelsea
Young Player of the Tournament Désiré Doué PSG
Golden Boot (Top Scorer) Gonzalo García Real Madrid (via tie-breaker)
Palmer’s all-round tournament brilliance earned him the top individual honor. Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sánchez claimed the Golden Glove for his vital saves across multiple matches. PSG’s teenager Désiré Doué won the Young Player award for his standout contributions despite PSG’s final disappointment. Gonzalo García of Real Madrid took home the Golden Boot with four goals, edging out Di María, Guirassy, and Marcos Leonardo on assist count Awaz The VoiceDiario AS+4AP News+4Vanguard News+4.
AwardWinnerClub / TeamPlayer of the Tournament (Golden Ball) Cole Palmer Chelsea
Goalkeeper of the Tournament (Golden Glove) Robert Sánchez Chelsea
Young Player of the Tournament Désiré Doué PSG
Golden Boot (Top Scorer) Gonzalo García Real Madrid (via tie-breaker)
Palmer’s all-round tournament brilliance earned him the top individual honor. Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sánchez claimed the Golden Glove for his vital saves across multiple matches. PSG’s teenager Désiré Doué won the Young Player award for his standout contributions despite PSG’s final disappointment. Gonzalo García of Real Madrid took home the Golden Boot with four goals, edging out Di María, Guirassy, and Marcos Leonardo on assist count Awaz The VoiceDiario AS+4AP News+4Vanguard News+4.
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| Cole Palmer Wins FIFA Club World Cup Best Player 2025 |
🌟 Palmer’s Final-Stage Masterclass
News‑reporters describe Palmer’s display as ice‑cool, as he scored twice within eight minutes and provided the assist for João Pedro, all before halftime. His precision and composure helped Chelsea claim their second Club World Cup title in dominant fashion Reuters+1New York Post+1.
Former Manchester City resident turned Blues talisman, Palmer’s transfer to Chelsea two years earlier was vindicated in full during this expanded Club World Cup format—bringing prestige to both player and club in their breakthrough campaign under manager Enzo Maresca The Sun+2The Washington Post+2Reuters+2.
Massive Showcase: Held in sweltering summer heat before over 81,000 fans, including notable figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino The Washington Post+1New York Post+1.
Rising Stars Recognized: Alongside Palmer’s Golden Ball, Chelsea’s Sánchez stood out between the sticks, while PSG’s Doué impressed throughout despite PSG’s collapse in the final.
News‑reporters describe Palmer’s display as ice‑cool, as he scored twice within eight minutes and provided the assist for João Pedro, all before halftime. His precision and composure helped Chelsea claim their second Club World Cup title in dominant fashion Reuters+1New York Post+1.
Former Manchester City resident turned Blues talisman, Palmer’s transfer to Chelsea two years earlier was vindicated in full during this expanded Club World Cup format—bringing prestige to both player and club in their breakthrough campaign under manager Enzo Maresca The Sun+2The Washington Post+2Reuters+2.
📌 Context & Significance
Historical Moment: The 2025 tournament marked the first Club World Cup to feature two European teams (Chelsea vs PSG) in the final .
Historical Moment: The 2025 tournament marked the first Club World Cup to feature two European teams (Chelsea vs PSG) in the final .
Massive Showcase: Held in sweltering summer heat before over 81,000 fans, including notable figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino The Washington Post+1New York Post+1.
Rising Stars Recognized: Alongside Palmer’s Golden Ball, Chelsea’s Sánchez stood out between the sticks, while PSG’s Doué impressed throughout despite PSG’s collapse in the final.
