Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Senegalese |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Djibonker, Senegal |
Latest News about Nicolas Jackson
28/08/2026
Nicolas Jackson agreed a move to Aston Villa, reuniting with Unai Emery after their earlier time together at Villarreal. The transfer came after his return from Bayern Munich and marked another Premier League chapter in his career.
26/04/2026
Bayern Munich confirmed that it would not activate the €65 million purchase option in Nicolas Jackson's loan agreement. The decision meant Jackson would return to Chelsea ahead of the 2026–27 season after spending the campaign in Germany on loan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Nicolas Jackson is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chelsea in the Premier League. 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. After a loan spell at Bayern Munich for the 2025–26 season, he returned to Chelsea in 2026 as the permanent transfer clause was not triggered by Bayern. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 172 lbs |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jackson.nj11/ |
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. | |
| 7. Joined Bayern Munich on a loan deal finalized on 1 September 2025, wearing the No.11 shirt for the 2025–26 season [1][9]. | |
| 8. Bayern Munich's conditional obligation to purchase Jackson for €65 million was not triggered, leading to his return to Chelsea in 2026 [6]. |