Lamine Yamal and Cole Palmer just grabbed the headlines—Yamal bossed La Liga with 9 goals and 13 assists, earning the U23 Player of the Season, while Palmer now wears Chelsea’s iconic No.10 shirt.
Yamal ran the show for Barcelona all season, dishing out assists like prime Xavi and finishing like a seasoned striker. He dropped 22 goal involvements, guiding Barça to another league crown.
La Liga and top outlets gave him his accolades on June 5. The Barca camp also confirmed he’d already scooped U23 Player of the Month awards twice during the season.
The kid’s dribbles, final passes, and flair gave defenders nightmares all year.
New role for Palmer at Chelsea
At the Bridge, Cole Palmer stepped up, grabbed the legendary number 10 jersey—once worn by club greats like Eden Hazard and Juan Mata – and proved he’s the real deal.
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Since leaving City, he’s cooked in the Premier League, scoring 26 and assisting 13, a stat line any top gun would envy.
His performances fueled Chelsea’s fightback last season, and this jersey switch proves the club sees him as their new midfield engine.
Chelsea’s official site confirmed Palmer’s new number, saying he’ll debut it at the FIFA Club World Cup against LAFC on June 16.
Though Nkunku was once tipped for it, Palmer claimed the shirt and the spotlight, with football fans already buzzing about the future he brings to the side.
Both announcements dropped on the same day but they tell different stories of rising dominance.
Yamal’s award shows he’s already running games in Spain, while Palmer’s shirt nod hints at the trust and responsibility he now carries in England.
Yamal’s got the stats and medals; Palmer’s got the shirt and the weight of legacy.
One leads by assists and movement, the other by goals and decision-making. Together, they reflect the new wave storming through European football.
In short, it’s a power shift: two youngsters, two massive milestones, and two futures worth watching.
Yamal’s making defenders dance in Spain; Palmer’s calling the shots in West London. The game’s next stars have arrived.
