About
Joseph John Cole is an English football coach and former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or winger. He was considered a child prodigy with immense potential. Cole played for West Ham United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Lille, and Aston Villa. He also represented the English national team in multiple major tournaments.
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Career Timeline
1999D$0.1M
West Ham Debut
Rising star.
2003A▲▲▲$2M+$1.9M
Move to Chelsea
Signs for Chelsea.
2006A$5M+$3M
Premier League Winner
Wins Premier League.
2010B▼$10M+$5M
Liverpool Transfer
Moves to Liverpool.
2011C▼$15M+$5M
Lille Loan
Loan to Lille
2013C$20M+$5M
West Ham Return
Short stint at West Ham
2018C$24M+$4M
Retirement
Retirement from football.
2026C$25M+$1M
Life After Football
Coaching and media work.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026