Nicolas Jackson: profile
Nicolas Jackson (born 20 June 2001 in Senegal) is a Senegalese footballer for Aston Villa F.C..
Jackson's senior club career began in 2018 at Casa Sports. He has played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2018. His most appearances came at Chelsea F.C. (2023–2026), where he made 65 appearances and scored 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 171 appearances and 52 goals.
At international level, Jackson has represented Senegal (2022–present), earning 37 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 8 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 9 September 2025 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Senegal at under-20 level.
Senegal has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Moussa N'Diaye, Issa Laye and Aliou Badji.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Senegal, Spain, United Kingdom and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (52 in 171)
- Height
- 187 cm — taller than 70% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Aston Villa F.C. (28 Aug 2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kalidou Koulibaly, Itumeleng Khune and Aurélien Chedjou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 |  Casa Sports |
Senegal Premier League | 5 | 2 |
| 2019–2022 |  Villarreal CF B |
Segunda División B | 25 | 5 |
| 2020–2021 | CD Mirandés |
Segunda División B | 16 | 1 |
| 2021–2023 | Villarreal CF |
La Liga | 35 | 12 |
| 2023–2026 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 65 | 24 |
| 2025–2026 |  FC Bayern Munich |
Bundesliga | 23 | 8 |
| 2026– | Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 171 | 52 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Senegal U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022– | Senegal |
Senior | 37 | 8 |
International goals (8)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Sep 2025 | DR Congo 2–3 Senegal | 53 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Oct 2025 | South Sudan 0–5 Senegal | 60 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 18 Nov 2025 | Kenya 0–8 Senegal | 9 | International Friendly |
| 4 | 18 Nov 2025 | Kenya 0–8 Senegal | 15 | International Friendly |
| 5 | 23 Dec 2025 | Senegal 3–0 Botswana | 40 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 23 Dec 2025 | Senegal 3–0 Botswana | 58 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 28 Mar 2026 | Senegal 2–0 Peru | 41 | International Friendly |
| 8 | 25 Sep 2026 | Mozambique 1–1 Senegal | 32 | AFCON Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nicolas Jackson?
Nicolas Jackson was born on 20 June 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Nicolas Jackson born?
Nicolas Jackson was born in Senegal.
Which national team does Nicolas Jackson play for?
Nicolas Jackson plays international football for Senegal. He has 37 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Nicolas Jackson played for?
Nicolas Jackson's recorded clubs are Casa Sports, Villarreal CF B, CD Mirandés, Villarreal CF, Chelsea F.C., FC Bayern Munich and Aston Villa F.C..
What team does Nicolas Jackson play for now?
According to the latest data, Nicolas Jackson plays for Aston Villa F.C..
How tall is Nicolas Jackson?
Nicolas Jackson is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
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