Kasey Palmer

Chelsea

Palmer joined the Charlton Athletic academy at the age of nine, and featured for the club for the majority of his youth career. After representing England at youth level, Palmer attracted interest from Chelsea and made the move in March 2013.^[2][3]

After making a handful of appearances for the Under-18s during the remainder of his first season, Palmer became an influential figure in Adi Viveash's side for the 2013–14 season while also making occasional appearances at higher age levels.^[2]

While playing for the Under-21s, he contributed to their successful season in which they won the league and FA Youth Cup, becoming a regular for the side from the 2014–15 season.^[2]

In 2015, Palmer played in the club's four knockout games in the 2014–15 UEFA Youth League, as well as scoring against Zenit St Petersburg in the round of 16. Chelsea went on to win the competition after a 3–2 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk on 13 April.

The 2015–16 season also proved successful for Palmer, who scored three goals in five matches as they retained their title.^[4]

Tipped as one of the academy's most promising talents, Palmer signed a new contract in February 2016, which committed his future to the club until the end of the 2018–19 season.^[5] He was given his first taste of senior football under first team manager Guus Hiddink, being named as an unused substitute in a Premier League match against Swansea City in April 2016.^[6]

Bristol City

On 1 August 2019, Palmer signed permanently for Bristol City on a four-year deal for a fee believed to be around £3.5 million.^[19] He stated that the main reasons for joining were to gain more stability and play under manager Lee Johnson.^[20]

Coventry City

On 21 June 2022, Palmer signed for Championship club Coventry City for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year deal, with manager Mark Robins describing him as "a player with great technical and creative ability who we are excited to be working with".^[24][25]

Palmer was a substitute in the 2023 play-off final against his future club Luton Town. Palmer had been set to miss the final through an injury he had picked up earlier that season, however declared himself fit to take part and was handed a place on the bench. Palmer was brought on in the 80th minute of the final but was later withdrawn in extra-time. Coventry lost the match after a penalty shootout.

On 20 January 2024, Palmer was the victim of alleged racial abuse in a league match away at Sheffield Wednesday.^[26] The incident received global condemnation with many taking the time to express their support to Palmer, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino.^[27] Coventry and Sheffield Wednesday met again just two weeks later on 6 February 2024 in the FA Cup. Palmer opened the scoring in the 3rd minute and lifted his shirt to reveal the words 'Less talk, more action' on his base layer.^[28]

Hull City

On 30 August 2024, Palmer signed a three-year deal with fellow Championship club Hull City for an undisclosed fee.^[29]

Luton Town

On 5 July 2026, Palmer signed permanently for Luton Town in a deal believed to be worth £500,000. Throughout his loan spell at the club he had expressed a desire to sign permanently, with Luton fans and manager Jack Wilshere both praising his performances.^[33]

England youth career

Palmer made his debut for England Under-17s on 8 February 2013, playing for seven minutes in a 2–1 defeat to Germany. His second appearance came just two days later when England suffered another 2–1 defeat, this time to Portugal. His final appearance for the Under-17s came later that week when he came off the bench in a 1–0 defeat to the Netherlands.^[34]

Palmer made a single appearance for England Under-18s on 14 October 2013. He played 73 minutes of a 4–0 win over Hungary at St George's Park - his first international match in England.^[35]

After impressive displays for his club, Palmer received his first Under-20s call-up, two-and-a-half years after his previous international appearance. He played 45 minutes in a 2–1 defeat to Canada on 27 March 2016 and marked his debut with England's only goal of the game.^[36]

In May 2016, Palmer was part of the England Under-21s squad crowned champions of the 2016 Toulon Tournament.^[37]

Jamaica

In March 2021, Palmer was one of eight English-born players to receive their first call-up to the Jamaica national team.^[38] He made his full international debut on 25 March 2021, in a 4–1 loss to the United States at the Wiener Neustadt Arena in Austria.^[39]

On 28 May 2025, he scored his first goal for Jamaica, a penalty, during a 3–2 win in the 2025 Unity Cup against Trinidad and Tobago at the Brentford Community Stadium in London.^[40]

On 31 March 2026, Palmer played in one of two inter-confederation play-off finals, missing out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 1–0 defeat against the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Estadio Akron in Mexico.^[41]

Club

As of match played 10 September 2026

International

As of match played 31 March 2026^[53]

Jamaica score listed first, score column indicates score after each Palmer goal

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List of international goals scored by Casey Palmer

No.	Date	Venue	Cap	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition	Ref.
1	27 May 2025	Brentford Community Stadium, London, England	14	Trinidad and Tobago	1–0	3–2	2025 Unity Cup
2	6 September 2025	Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda	19	Bermuda	3–0	4–0	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

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