'Go on YouTube' — Cole Palmer snubs Messi, Ronaldo, names best penalty taker

'Go on YouTube' — Cole Palmer snubs Messi, Ronaldo, names best penalty taker

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:34 - 01.10.2024

Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer has revealed the world's best penalty taker, leaving out some iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Cole Palmer has been on fire for Chelsea since joining from Premier League champions Manchester City in 2023.

The 22-year-old has scored an impressive 31 goals and contributed 19 assists in just 53 games.

He is also the club's designated penalty taker, and he was on hand to dispatch another well-taken spot-kick at the weekend against Brighton - his 10th successful penalty in Chelsea colours.

Cole Palmer picks Balotelli over Ronaldo, Messi

After the game, Palmer was asked to reveal his most trusted penalty taker in an interview with BBC Sport.

"If I can't say me…" Palmer started, before the interviewer gave him the green light to choose himself.

"Yeah, I would, but I'll say one just for the content. The one that comes to my head is Balotelli. Have you seen his penalties?"

Palmer continued "I trust him, just go on YouTube and search his penalties."

Mario Balotelli playing for Italy

Chelsea have started the new season in fine form and Palmer is a huge part of that, chipping in with 6 goals and 4 assists in 7 games.

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