Cole Palmer has been crowned the UK's sexiest footballer of 2025, beating established stars like Jude Bellingham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Chelsea forward topped a survey of 2,500 British adults with 19% of the vote.
Palmer's "effortless confidence and charm" helped him edge out Real Madrid's Bellingham, who secured second place with 17%.
Manchester City's Jack Grealish completed the top three with 15% of votes.
Cole Palmer has been voted the sexiest footballer
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The survey, conducted by Slotzilla, ranked footballers based on facial features, physique, charisma, and personal style.
Palmer's breakout season has seen him resonate strongly with younger demographics.
The 22-year-old Chelsea star has enjoyed a stunning 18 months since his £42.5million move from Manchester City in 2023.
Despite his recent dip in form on the pitch, his popularity off it continues to soar.
Bellingham, who was recently spotted with girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, narrowly missed out on the top spot.
Arsenal's Declan Rice and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold rounded out the top five with 12% and 10% respectively.
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Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had to settle for eighth place with just 6% of votes.
The survey shows a clear shift towards younger talent, with Palmer's rise reflecting his growing status beyond the pitch.
Palmer dominated in the North West and Midlands with a huge 24% of respondents.
Grealish triumphed in London and the South East thanks to his "sharp looks and effortless style".
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Cristiano Ronaldo had to settle for eighth place in the vote
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Norwegian striker Erling Haaland proved particularly popular north of the border.
His "powerful physique and striking features" saw him top the charts in Scotland, despite finishing ninth overall with just 4% of votes.
The top 10 list shows strong representation from England internationals, with seven of the 10 being Three Lions stars.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka came sixth with 8% of votes, followed by Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford on 7%.
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Jack Grealish made his way into the top three
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After Ronaldo in eighth, Haaland and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe completed the list.
Mbappe, despite his global profile, received just 2% of votes in the UK-based survey.
A spokesperson for Slotzilla said: "Footballers have long been cultural icons, and our survey highlights how public perception evolves over time. Cole Palmer's rise to the top reflects not only his success on the pitch but also his growing status as a fan favourite."
"Meanwhile, names like Ronaldo and Mbappé continue to captivate global audiences, proving that confidence, success, and style go hand in hand."
