Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer has been crowned the sexiest footballer of 2025, topping a UK-wide poll that ranked 50 of the sport’s biggest names based on attractiveness.
The 22-year-old forward, who has been a standout performer in the Premier League this season, received 19% of the vote, edging out Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham (17%) and Manchester City’s Jack Grealish (15%) for the title.
The survey, conducted by Slottozilla, asked 2,500 UK adults aged 18-55 to rate footballers based on several criteria, including:
- Facial symmetry and features
- Grooming and personal style
- On-field presence and charisma
- Social media appeal and engagement
Palmer’s growing influence on and off the pitch clearly resonated with fans, helping him take the top spot in the rankings.
The top 10 featured several of Palmer’s England teammates, highlighting the squad’s appeal beyond their footballing abilities:
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England) – 19%
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England) – 17%
- Jack Grealish (Man City & England) – 15%
- Declan Rice (Arsenal & England) – 12%
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool & England) – 10%
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal & England) – 8%
- Marcus Rashford (Man Utd & England) – 7%
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr & Portugal) – 6%
- Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway) – 4%
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France) – 2%
Despite his legendary status, Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, placed eighth with just 6% of the vote—a far cry from his peak years as one of football’s most celebrated icons.
Interestingly, the poll revealed regional differences in fan preferences:
- Palmer dominated in the North West & Midlands (24%), likely influenced by his Manchester City roots.
- Grealish was the favorite in London & South East, thanks to his “sharp looks and effortless style.”
- Haaland won over Scotland with his “powerful physique and striking features.”
- Bellingham was the top pick in Wales, praised for his “confidence and continental charm.”
- Ronaldo managed to claim Northern Ireland, proving his global appeal still holds strong.
Palmer’s rise to the top of both footballing and popularity charts has been remarkable. Since joining Chelsea from Manchester City, he has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting talents.
With goals, assists, and now a new title to his name, Palmer continues to make headlines—both on and off the pitch.
