Chelsea- Games
- 11
- 10 starts
- Minutes
- 925
- 84 a game
- Goals
- 5
- 4.2 xG
- Assists
- 3
- 1.7 xA
Player profile
925 min · vs 96 attacking midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Shooting, creative number 10
Palmer shoots more than almost any attacking midfielder and creates a lot, with key passes in the top 8%. He scores well and dribbles past players often. His aerial numbers are the only clear gap.
Key strengths
Shoots. 4.09 shots per 90, percentile 94.
Creates. 2.63 key passes per 90, percentile 92.
Goals. 0.49 goals per 90, percentile 82.
Dribbling. 1.85 dribbles won per 90, percentile 83.
Areas for development
In the air. 0.29 aerials won per 90, percentile 24.
Chance quality. 0.25 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 50, from a lot of shots.
Similar players
- Matias Soulé RomaKey passes 92 v 84 and shots 94 v 84.
- Florian Thauvin LensKey passes 92 v 99, goals 82 v 87.
- Ibrahim Maza Bayer LeverkusenChances created 89 v 87 and dribbles won 83 v 84.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Shoots. 4.09 shots per 90, percentile 94.
Creates. 2.63 key passes per 90, percentile 92.
Goals. 0.49 goals per 90, percentile 82.
Dribbling. 1.85 dribbles won per 90, percentile 83.
Areas for development
In the air. 0.29 aerials won per 90, percentile 24.
Chance quality. 0.25 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 50, from a lot of shots.
Similar players
- Matias Soulé RomaKey passes 92 v 84 and shots 94 v 84.
- Florian Thauvin LensKey passes 92 v 99, goals 82 v 87.
- Ibrahim Maza Bayer LeverkusenChances created 89 v 87 and dribbles won 83 v 84.
Against 99 attacking midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of attacking midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the final third, right (20%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 7%, Middle third 47%, Final third 46%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 790 | 3 | 3 | 2.51 | 1.72 | 1.11 | 29 | 20 | 7.52 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 135 | 2 | 0 | 1.66 | 0.87 | 0.60 | 13 | 7 | 8.69 |
11 games
Match by match
- v
Manchester United2–089′1 goal (pen)8.6 - v
Tottenham Hotspur0–280′sent off (two yellows)5.7 - at
Everton2–090′booked7.7 - v
AFC Bournemouth5–188′1 assist7.8 - at
Brentford0–390′6.5 - v
Hull City2–290′1 assist7.7 - v
Leeds United6–345′sub2 goals (1 pen)9.0 - at
Arsenal1–290′booked6.5 - v
Brighton & Hove Albion4–390′1 goal8.0 - v
Luton Town2–090′8.3 - at
Fulham3–283′1 goal, 1 assist9.1