The Crystal Palace squad built for the 2024/25 Premier League season boasts plenty of quality first-team options at manager Oliver Glasner’s disposal.
Crystal Palace goalkeepers
Dean Henderson
| Name: | Dean Bradley Henderson |
| DOB: | 12/03/1997 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2023 |
| Joined From: | Manchester United |
| Kit number: | 30 |
Manchester United agreed to sell Dean Henderson to Crystal Palace for £20m in August 2023 after a year on loan to Nottingham Forest.
The England goalkeeper joined the Red Devils in his youth back in 2011. But he only made 29 senior appearances at Old Trafford despite impressing whilst out on loan.
Since joining the Eagles, Henderson has become the first-choice option with the gloves.
Matt Turner (on loan from Nottingham Forest until 2025)
| Name: | Matthew Charles Turner |
| DOB: | 24/06/1994 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2024 |
| Joined From: | Nottingham Forest |
| Kit number: | 30 |
Crystal Palace moved late in the summer 2024 transfer window to sign goalkeeper Matt Turner to help boost their ranks.
The USMNT international joined on a season-long loan, hopeful of gaining some valuable match time if possible.
Remi Matthews
| Name: | Remi Luke Matthews |
| DOB: | 10/02/1994 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | July 2021 |
| Joined From: | Sunderland |
| Kit number: | 31 |
Crystal Palace capitalised on Remi Matthews leaving Sunderland at the end of his contract to get the goalkeeper in 2021.
But the Gorleston-born stopper failed to play in a single fixture over the 2021/22 season. He would spend the 2022/23 term out on loan with Scottish Premiership outfit St Johnstone.
Joe Whitworth (on loan to Exeter City until June 2025)
| Name: | Joseph Charles Whitworth |
| DOB: | 29/02/2004 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | July 2022 |
| Joined From: | Academy |
| Kit number: | 41 |
Patrick Vieira promoted Joe Whitworth to the Crystal Palace first-team squad ahead of the 2022/23 season.
The goalkeeper and Eagles supporter had been a part of Crystal Palace’s academy since the age of 13. He would also enjoy his senior debut away to rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in March 2023.
Crystal Palace defenders
Joel Ward
| Name: | Joel Edward Philip Ward |
| DOB: | 29/10/1989 |
| Position: | Right-back |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | May 2012 |
| Joined From: | Portsmouth |
| Kit number: | 2 |
Joel Ward is the longest-serving member of the Crystal Palace first-team squad after joining in 2012 from Portsmouth.
Dougie Freedman paid the Fratton Park side £400,000 for the then-22-year-old right-back. He has since amassed more than 333 appearances for the Eagles as a versatile defensive star.
Tyrick Mitchell
| Name: | Tyrick Kwon Mitchell |
| DOB: | 01/09/1999 |
| Position: | Left-back |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | December 2019 |
| Joined From: | Academy |
| Kit number: | 3 |
Tyrick Mitchell left Brentford to join Crystal Palace’s academy in 2016 and began his first-team career in the Eagles’ squad in 2019.
The homegrown talent even made his 100th senior appearance against Tottenham Hotspur in May 2023. While Mitchell also enjoyed his senior England debut in March 2023.
Marc Guehi
| Name: | Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guehi |
| DOB: | 13/07/2000 |
| Position: | Centre-half |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | July 2021 |
| Joined From: | Chelsea |
| Kit number: | 6 |
Chelsea sold the Blues’ academy product, Marc Guehi, to Crystal Palace in 2021 in a deal worth up to £20m.
The defender had only ever made two senior appearances with the Blues around loan spells at Swansea City. He has since been instrumental at Selhurst Park and made his England debut in 2022, before impressing with the Three Lions at Euro 2024.
Nathaniel Clyne
| Name: | Nathaniel Edwin Clyne |
| DOB: | 05/04/1991 |
| Position: | Right-back |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | October 2020 |
| Joined From: | Liverpool |
| Kit number: | 17 |
Nathaniel Clyne re-joined Crystal Palace’s first-team squad in 2020 after his contract at Liverpool had expired.
The full-back graduated from the Eagles’ academy in 2008 before joining Southampton from 2012 to 2015. His second spell at Selhurst Park has pushed Clyne to around 200 games with the club.
Chris Richards
| Name: | Christopher Jeffrey Richards |
| DOB: | 28/03/2000 |
| Position: | Centre-half |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | July 2022 |
| Joined From: | Bayern Munich |
| Kit number: | 26 |
Bayern Munich sold Chris Richards to Crystal Palace for £8.5m after being on loan to Hoffenheim for the previous 17 months. But a leg injury would frustrate the USA star’s debut term in south London.
His second season came with plenty more fortune though as he impressed when called upon by Oliver Glasner.
Tayo Adaramola (on loan to Stockport County until June 2025)
| Name: | Omotayo Daniel Adaramola |
| DOB: | 14/11/2003 |
| Position: | Left-back |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | February 2022 |
| Joined From: | Academy |
| Kit number: | 38 |
Patrick Vieira moved Tayo Adaramola into the Crystal Palace first-team squad in 2022 while still their head coach.
He also handed the left-back his senior debut at Selhurst Park against Hartlepool United in the FA Cup. The Ireland U21 gem first joined the club’s U12s after his mother moved from Ireland.
Rob Holding
| Name: | Robert Samuel Holding |
| DOB: | 20/09/1995 |
| Position: | Centre-half |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | September 2022 |
| Joined From: | Arsenal |
| Kit number: | N/A |
Crystal Palace beat the transfer deadline to sign Rob Holding from Arsenal at the close of the market in September 2023.
The defender switched north for south London for an initial £1m, plus £2.5m in add-ons. He left Emirates Stadium as a two-time FA Cup winner and following 162 games since July 2016.
While his first season was impacted heavily by injuries, Holding will be hopeful of impressing in 2024/25.
Daniel Munoz
| Name: | Daniel Munoz |
| DOB: | 26/05/1996 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | January 2024 |
| Joined From: | KRC Genk |
| Kit number: | 12 |
Crystal Palace looked to strengthen at right-back by landing Daniel Munoz from Belgian side KRC Genk in January 2024.
The 27-year-old joined for a fee worth roughly £8.5million on a contract that runs until 2027.
Chadi Riad
| Name: | Chadi Riad |
| DOB: | 17/06/2003 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | June 2024 |
| Joined From: | Barcelona |
| Kit number: | 34 |
Crystal Palace moved quickly in the summer transfer market of 2024 to land promising young defender Chadi Riad from Barcelona.
The Moroccan international impressed on a loan spell with Real Betis in 2023/24, leading to his switch to Selhurst Park.
Maxence Lacroix
| Name: | Maxence Guy Lacroix |
| DOB: | 06/04/2000 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2024 |
| Joined From: | Wolfsburg |
| Kit number: | 4 |
Oliver Glasner reunited with a former defender of his in August 2024 by landing Maxence Lacroix from VFL Wolfsburg.
The Frenchman joined for a fee worth £18m, which could prove to be a bargain if he hits the heights.
Trevoh Chalobah (on loan from Chelsea until 2025)
| Name: | Trevoh Tom Chalobah |
| DOB: | 05/07/1999 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2024 |
| Joined From: | Chelsea |
| Kit number: | 16 |
Crystal Palace sealed a last-minute loan deal for Trevoh Chalobah in the summer 2024 transfer window, landing him from Chelsea.
The defender is in search of regular game time after being exiled by the Blues and he could make an impression at the club.
Crystal Palace midfielders
Jefferson Lerma
| Name: | Jefferson Andrés Lerma Solis |
| DOB: | 25/10/1994 |
| Position: | Defensive midfielder |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | June 2023 |
| Joined From: | AFC Bournemouth |
| Kit number: | 8 |
Crystal Palace capitalised on Jefferson Lerma leaving Bournemouth at the end of his contract in 2023 for a free transfer.
The Colombia midfielder had established a solid reputation as a box-to-box star on the south coast. He also offered eight goals over 100 Premier League appearances with the Cherries.
Jeffrey Schlupp
| Name: | Jeffrey Schlupp |
| DOB: | 23/12/1992 |
| Position: | Left midfielder |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | January 2017 |
| Joined From: | Leicester City |
| Kit number: | 15 |
Leicester City sold Jeffrey Schlupp to Crystal Palace in January 2017 for an initial £9m, rising to £12m after add-ons.
The Ghana midfielder left the Foxes as a Premier League winner after helping to their historic 2015/16 title. He has since enjoyed around 200 outings with the Eagles, his single-club best.
Will Hughes
| Name: | William James Hughes |
| DOB: | 17/04/1995 |
| Position: | Central midfielder |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2021 |
| Joined From: | Watford |
| Kit number: | 19 |
Will Hughes left Watford for Crystal Palace in a £6m, rising to £10m, transfer in 2021.
The midfielder had entered into the last 12 months of his contract after four seasons at Vicarage Road.
He has since offered the Eagles a steady squad player.
Cheick Doucoure
| Name: | Cheick Oumar Doucoure |
| DOB: | 08/01/2000 |
| Position: | Defensive midfielder |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | July 2022 |
| Joined From: | RC Lens |
| Kit number: | 28 |
RC Lens accepted a £21m offer from Crystal Palace, including an initial £18m, for Cheick Doucoure in 2022.
The Mali international had helped Les Sang et Or to a seventh-place Ligue 1 finish in 2021/22. While his debut campaign at Selhurst Park featured three assists in 34 Premier League appearances.
Naouirou Ahamada (on loan at Rennes until 2025)
| Name: | Naouirou Ahamada |
| DOB: | 29/03/2002 |
| Position: | Central midfielder |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | January 2023 |
| Joined From: | VfB Stuttgart |
| Kit number: | 29 |
Crystal Palace secured a deadline day deal to sign Naouirou Ahamada from Stuttgart in January 2023 for £10.5m.
The midfielder burst through at the German team after joining from Juventus as a youth. But he only played 85 minutes over eight Premier League games over the rest of his debut campaign.
Adam Wharton
| Name: | Adam Wharton |
| DOB: | 06/02/2004 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | January 2024 |
| Joined From: | Blackburn Rovers |
| Kit number: | 20 |
Crystal Palace looked to strengthen their ranks over the January 2024 transfer window by landing wonderkid Adam Wharton from Blackburn Rovers.
The young midfielder joined for a fee worth up to £22m, with impressive performances since which has justified the fee.
Daichi Kamada
| Name: | Daichi Kamada |
| DOB: | 05/08/1996 |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | July 2024 |
| Joined From: | Lazio |
| Kit number: | 18 |
Glasner reunited with attacking midfielder Daichi Kamada in July 2024, adding him to the Crystal Palace squad on a free transfer from Lazio.
The Japanese international had previously worked with the Palace boss at Eintracht Frankfurt, where the pair won the Europa League.
Crystal Palace forwards
Eberechi Eze
| Name: | Eberechi Oluchi Eze |
| DOB: | 29/06/1998 |
| Position: | Attacking midfielder / Winger |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2020 |
| Joined From: | Queens Park Rangers |
| Kit number: | 10 |
Crystal Palace raided Queens Park Rangers to get Eberechi Eze in a £19.5m deal in August 2020.
The attacking midfielder had enjoyed his breakthrough in first-team football with QPR.
Eze has gone on to become a star at Palace, earning plenty of acclaim and featuring in England’s run to the Euro 2024 final.
Matheus Franca
| Name: | Matheus Franca de Oliveira |
| DOB: | 01/04/2004 |
| Position: | Attacking midfielder / Winger |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2023 |
| Joined From: | Flamengo |
| Kit number: | 11 |
Crystal Palace paid Flamengo an initial £17m, rising to £26m after add-ons, to sign Matheus Franca in August 2023.
The Eagles edged widespread Premier League interest to sign the highly-rated Brazil talent. He scored nine goals in 54 senior Flamengo games before turning 20 and from various roles.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
| Name: | Jean-Philippe Mateta |
| DOB: | 28/06/1997 |
| Position: | Centre-forward |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | January 2021 |
| Joined From: | FSV Mainz 05 |
| Kit number: | 14 |
Mainz initially let Jean-Philippe Mateta move to Crystal Palace on loan in January 2017. The French striker would seal a permanent move a year later for £9m.
The French striker has become something of a cult hero at Palace, following a spell of scoring freely and earning a catchy song from the faithful fans.
Odsonne Edouard (on loan at Leicester City until 2025)
| Name: | Odsonne Edouard |
| DOB: | 16/01/1998 |
| Position: | Centre-forward |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2021 |
| Joined From: | Celtic |
| Kit number: | 22 |
Celtic agreed to sell Odsonne Edouard to Crystal Palace for an initial £14m, rising to £18.5m, switch in 2021.
The striker had entered into the last year of his contract in Glasgow after scoring 87 goals over 179 appearances. His first two seasons in south London only returned 13 goals from 68 appearances.
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (on loan at Sheffield United until 2025)
| Name: | Jesurun Rak-Sakyi |
| DOB: | 05/10/2002 |
| Position: | Right winger |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | April 2021 |
| Joined From: | Academy |
| Kit number: | 49 |
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace two days after his senior debut in April 2021.
Patrick Vieira handed the winger his first-team bow in a Premier League game at Chelsea, whose academy he left for in 2019. The winger also had a loan spell at Charlton in 2022/23.
Malcolm Ebiowei (on loan at Oxford United until 2025)
| Name: | Malcolm Perewari Ebiowei |
| DOB: | 04/09/2003 |
| Position: | Right winger |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | July 2022 |
| Joined From: | Derby County |
| Kit number: | 23 |
Crystal Palace took advantage of Malcolm Ebiowei leaving Derby County to add another talented south Londoner to their first-team squad.
The winger would even make his bow at home to Arsenal on the opening day of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign as a late substitute.
Eddie Nketiah
| Name: | Edward Keddar Nketiah |
| DOB: | 30/05/1999 |
| Position: | Striker |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2024 |
| Joined From: | Arsenal |
| Kit number: | 9 |
Eddie Nketiah joined Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day for summer 2024 in a deal worth an initial £25m potentially rising to £30m.
The striker is looking for more consistent game time, having shown some impressive spells with Arsenal.
Ismaila Sarr
| Name: | Ismaila Sarr |
| DOB: | 25/02/1998 |
| Position: | Right winger |
| Joined Crystal Palace: | August 2024 |
| Joined From: | Olympique Marseille |
| Kit number: | 7 |
Crystal Palace looked to bolster their forward ranks heavily during summer 2024 and did so by signing Ismaila Sarr.
The winger joined for just £12.5m and will be looking to hit the ground running in his new surroundings.
