Nicolas Jackson

Early career

Jackson began playing for local side ASC Tilene before joining Casa Sports, where he was a part of the first team squad during the 2018–19 season. He was also named man of the match in a 1–1 Ligue 1 draw against AS Pikine on 16 November 2018.

Villarreal

In September 2019, Jackson agreed to a contract with La Liga side Villarreal, being assigned to the Juvenil A squad.

Loan to Mirandés

On 5 October 2020, Jackson was loaned to Segunda División side Mirandés for the 2020–21 season. He made his professional debut thirteen days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for Antonio Caballero in a 0–0 home draw against Mallorca. Jackson scored his first professional goal on 28 November 2020, netting the opener in a 1–1 home draw against Castellón. It was his only goal of the season as the Jabatos finished in 10th place.

Breakthrough

Upon returning, Jackson played for Villarreal's B-team in Primera División RFEF, scoring seven goals as the side achieved promotion to the second division. He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 3 October 2021, replacing Arnaut Danjuma late into a 2–0 home win over Real Betis. Jackson scored his first goal in the top tier on 13 August 2022, netting the opener in a 3–0 away win over Real Valladolid. Thirteen days later, he and teammate Álex Baena were promoted to the main squad. In January 2023, Villarreal agreed a £22.5 million deal from AFC Bournemouth for the signing of Jackson, but he…

Jackson represented Senegal at under-20 level, receiving his first call-up in November 2018. After being called up to the full side by manager Aliou Cissé for two friendlies in September 2022, Jackson was included in the 26-man list for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on 11 November 2022. He made his full international debut in Senegal's opening match of the competition, replacing Krépin Diatta in a 2–0 loss against the Netherlands. In December 2023, he was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast. He came on as a substitute in all four games as the defending champions made it to the last 16. On 11 October 2024, he scored his first international goal, concluding a 4–0 home win over Malawi in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. He was part of the 2025 African Cup of Nations with Senegal. He scored a brace in the opening game against Botswana. Later, in the round of 16, he assisted Papa Gueye in a 3-1 victory for them against Sudan. Later, he became AFCON champion with Senegal after defeating Morocco in the final. Morocco were later awarded the AFCON title, due to the Senegalese team walking off the pitch in protest during the match, leading the Confederation of African Football to declare that they had thereby "forfeited the Final". On 21 May 2026, Jackson was officially selected by Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw from his list of 28 players to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he assisted Ismaïla Sarr's second goal in…

Club

As of match played 5 September 2026

International

As of match played 1 July 2026

Senegal score listed first, score column indicates score after each Jackson goal.

Jackson's birthplace is uncertain: several sources claim he was born in Banjul, The Gambia, while Chelsea and Bayern official profiles claim he was born in Djibonker, Senegal, to a Gambian father and Senegalese mother. In 2017, in the aftermath of the 2016 Gambian presidential election, the family moved to Ziguinchor, Senegal.