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Cole Palmer FC 26 Career Mode player

Cole PalmerFC 26 Career Mode Rating & Potential

Chelsea BadgeChelsea
England Premier League (1) LogoEngland Premier League (1)
England FlagEngland
86
OVR
89
POT

Player Info

NameCole Palmer
PositionCAM
Alt. PositionsRMCM
Age24
Preferred FootLeft
Date of Birth7 May 2002
Height185cm (6' 1")
Weight77kg (170 lbs)
Body TypeTall & Lean
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID257534

Cole Palmer FC 26 rating and potential

Cole Palmer is a elite CAM for Chelsea in England Premier League (1). At 86 overall with 89 potential, he has excellent potential and profiles as a first-team option in Career Mode. His strongest area is dribbling, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • Elite dribbling
  • Strong passing ability
  • Reliable attacking output
  • Excellent long-term ceiling
  • Ready for first-team football
Weaknesses
  • May struggle physically
Best For
  • Top division saves
  • Clubs building around young talent
  • Wide attacking systems

Current Club

Value€93m
Wage€170k
Kit Number10
Joined2nd September 2023
Contract Expiry2033

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly ahead of their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
83.7
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+2.3
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
97%
+3 OVR remaining

Understanding the Career Mode growth curve

CareerScout compares a player's current rating against where they would normally be expected to be based on their age, position and potential. This helps show whether a player is developing ahead of schedule, roughly as expected, or still has room to catch up.

Expected OVR

Expected OVR is the rating CareerScout estimates the player would usually have at their current age, based on their position and potential. If their current rating is higher than this, they are ahead of their curve. If it is lower, they may still have more room to grow.

Curve Gap

Curve Gap is the difference between the player's current OVR and their expected OVR. A negative number means they are below the expected curve. A positive number means they are ahead of it.

Growth Outlook

Growth Outlook estimates whether a player's development may be boosted, normal or reduced compared to their expected curve. Players below their expected curve may grow faster, while players far ahead of it may slow down.

Peak Window

Peak Window shows the age range where players in that position usually reach their highest development level. For example, wingers tend to peak earlier than goalkeepers.

These values are estimates based on Career Mode development patterns. They are designed to help compare players and identify good long-term signings, but actual growth can still be affected by playtime, training, form and injuries.

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Cole Palmer key attributes

Pace
75
Shooting
83
Passing
86
Dribbling
86
Defending
50
Physical
64

Cole Palmer FC 26 attributes

Pace
76
Acceleration
75
Sprint Speed
Shooting
82
Finishing
85
Positioning
85
Shot Power
83
Long Shots
90
Penalties
70
Volleys
Passing
88
Vision
85
Crossing
81
FK Accuracy
85
Long Passing
87
Short Passing
86
Curve
Dribbling
80
Agility
78
Balance
87
Reactions
88
Composure
88
Ball Control
87
Dribbling
Defending
50
Interceptions
60
Heading Acc..
50
Def Aware..
50
Stand Tackle
40
Sliding Tackle
Physical
71
Jumping
79
Stamina
60
Strength
55
Aggression
Goalkeeping
7
Diving
6
Handling
10
Kicking
14
Positioning
14
Reflexes

Cole Palmer PlayStyles

Inventive PlayStyleInventive+
Finesse Shot PlayStyleFinesse Shot
Low Driven Shot PlayStyleLow Driven Shot
Gamechanger PlayStyleGamechanger
Incisive Pass PlayStyleIncisive Pass
Technical PlayStyleTechnical
First Touch PlayStyleFirst Touch

Cole Palmer roles

CAM
Playmaker++
CAM
Shadow Striker+
RM
Inside Forward++

Cole Palmer positional ratings

ST
83
LW
86
RW
86
CAM
86
CM
85
LM
86
RM
86
CDM
71
CB
61
LB
69
RB
69

Cole Palmer FC 26 Career Mode FAQ

What is Cole Palmer's Career Mode potential?+

Cole Palmer has 89 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 86.

How much can Cole Palmer grow?+

Cole Palmer can grow by +3 overall, from 86 to 89 potential.

What is Cole Palmer's best position?+

Cole Palmer's main position is CAM. He can also play RM, CM.

Is Cole Palmer good in Career Mode?+

Cole Palmer is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CAM. At 86 overall with 89 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Cole Palmer's strongest attributes?+

Cole Palmer's strongest areas are Passing (86) and Dribbling (86), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

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