Nicolas Jackson (born 20 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Chelsea and for the Senegal national team.
[6][7] Jackson began playing for local side ASC Tilene before joining Casa Sports,[8] where he was a part of the first team squad during the 2018–19 season.
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.
[19] In January 2023, Villarreal agreed a £22.5 million deal from AFC Bournemouth for the signing of Jackson but he failed his medical due to hamstring issues.
[20] After returning to action in March, he scored nine goals within the months of April and May, which included braces against Celta de Vigo, Athletic Bilbao and Cádiz.
[25] On 15 April 2024, Jackson scored his tenth Premier League goal of the season as well as providing an assist for Cole Palmer in a 6–0 win over Everton.
[34] 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.