Nicolas Jackson was born on June 20, 2001, in Banjul, Gambia, and later represented Senegal at the international level. He began his professional football journey with Villarreal B, making his debut on December 6, 2020. His performances with the B team quickly caught the attention of the senior team, leading to a contract extension in September 2021, reflecting Villarreal’s faith in his potential.
Career
Early Career: Jackson started his career at Casa Sports in Senegal before moving to Villarreal in 2019. He was loaned to CD Mirandés in the Segunda División for the 2020–2021 season and then played for Villarreal B and the main Villarreal team, breaking into La Liga in 2021.
Chelsea: In June 2023, Jackson joined Chelsea on an eight-year contract for around £32 million. He played his first game for Chelsea in August 2023 and scored his first goal later that same month. Notably, on November 6, 2023, he scored a second-half hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur. In the 2023–24 Premier League season, he scored 14 league goals in 35 appearances, becoming the second-highest African goal scorer behind Mohamed Salah. In September 2024, he extended his Chelsea contract until 2033. He won the Premier League Goal of the Month for October 2024 and helped Chelsea win the 2025 UEFA Conference League and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
International Career
Jackson debuted for Senegal’s senior team in 2022 and has since earned 20 caps, scoring 1 goal as of June 2025. He participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Career Stats and Records
Club appearances: 81 matches for Chelsea with 30 goals (some sources specify 35 appearances and 14 goals for the 2023–24 season alone).
Total club goals combining Chelsea and Villarreal are approximately 36 goals in 100 appearances.
Known for scoring a crucial hat-trick for Chelsea and being a consistent goal scorer since moving to the Premier League.
- Premier League Goal of the Month (October 2024): Awarded for technical brilliance
- BBC Goal of the Month (October 2024)
- La Liga Player of the Month (May 2023), signifying his impact while at Villarreal
Girlfriend
Nicolas Jackson, who plays as a striker for Chelsea and the Senegal national team, doesn’t have a girlfriend right now.
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Net Worth
Nicolas Jackson, the Senegalese striker currently playing for Chelsea in the English Premier League, has an estimated net worth of £3 million as of 2025. His financial growth has accelerated since his transfer to Chelsea, where he signed an eight-year contract reportedly worth over £32 million, with his current salary rising from £65,000 to £100,000 per week (about £5.2 million annually) for the 2024-2025 season.
Summary
Despite a few challenging spells, such as a 13-match goalless run, Jackson has always bounced back strong, closing seasons with crucial goals and showcasing resilience. With continued development and increased international experience, Nicolas Jackson is widely tipped to become one of the world’s best attacking talents.
