Nicolas Jackson

Professional footballer

Senegalese Djibonker, Senegal

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional footballer
NationalitySenegalese
Date of Birth20/06/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceDjibonker, Senegal

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryNicolas Jackson is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on loan from Premier League club Chelsea, and for the Senegal national team. He began his career in Senegal with Casa Sports before moving to Villarreal in 2019, where he developed through the youth and reserve teams and later broke through in La Liga. In 2023 he joined Chelsea on an eight‑year deal and became one of the top African scorers in the Premier League in his debut season. In 2025 he moved on loan to Bayern Munich and has since featured in major European competitions and helped Senegal win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'1"
Weight172 lbs

Career

Clubs
  • Club: ASC Tilene Years: Before 2018 Role: Youth/local club
  • Club: Casa Sports Years: 2018–2019 Role: First‑team striker
  • Club: Villarreal Years: 2019–2023 Role: Youth/Juvenil A, then first‑team forward
  • Club: CD Mirandés (loan) Years: 2020–2021 Role: Professional debut in Segunda División
  • Club: Chelsea Years: 2023–2025 Role: Premier League forward; scored 14 league goals in 2023–24
  • Club: Bayern Munich (loan) Years: 2025– Role: Bundesliga forward
  • Club: Bayern Munich (loan) Years: Sep 2025–Jun 2026 Role: Bundesliga forward
National Team
  • Team: Senegal Years: 2022– Debut: 21/11/2022 vs Netherlands (World Cup group stage) First Goal: 11/10/2024 vs Malawi (AFCON qualifier) Tournament: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (winner; 2 goals, 1 assist in 5 appearances)
Honours
  • UEFA Conference League winner (2025)
  • FIFA Club World Cup winner (2025)
  • Africa Cup of Nations winner with Senegal (2025)
  • Florida Cup (2023)
  • Premier League Summer Series (2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Made his professional debut as a substitute for Mirandés in a 0–0 Segunda División draw against Mallorca on 18/10/2020.
2. Was named man of the match in a 1–1 Ligue 1 draw for Casa Sports against AS Pikine on 16/11/2018.
3. Scored 12 La Liga goals for Villarreal in the 2022–23 season before his move to Chelsea.
4. In his first Premier League season (2023–24) he was the second‑highest African scorer behind Mohamed Salah, with 14 league goals in 35 appearances.
5. Signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea on 13/09/2024, extending his deal until 2033.
6. Won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for October 2024 for his opening goal in Chelsea's 2–1 win over Newcastle United on 27/10/2024.
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