Nicolas Jackson (born 20 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Spanish club Villarreal. Born in the Gambia, he is a youth international for Senegal.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nicolas Jackson[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2001-06-20) 20 June 2001 (age 21)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Banjul, Gambia | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Villarreal | ||
Number | 15 | ||
Youth career | |||
Casa Sports | |||
2019–2020 | Villarreal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Casa Sports | ||
2020–2022 | Villarreal B | 25 | (5) |
2020–2021 | → Mirandés (loan) | 16 | (1) |
2021– | Villarreal | 22 | (2) |
National team | |||
2018 | Senegal U20 | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:39, 6 November 2022 (UTC) |
Jackson started his career with Casa Sports, being a part of the first team during the 2018–19 season.[3] He was also named man of the match in a 1–1 draw against AS Pikine on 16 November 2018.[4]
In September 2019, Jackson agreed to a contract with La Liga side Villarreal CF,[5][6] being assigned to the Juvenil A squad. On 5 October of the following year, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda División side CD Mirandés for the 2020–21 season.[7]
Jackson made his professional debut on 18 October 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Antonio Caballero in a 0–0 home draw against RCD Mallorca.[8] He scored his first professional goal on 28 November, netting the opener in a 1–1 home draw against CD Castellón.[9]
Upon returning, Jackson played for Villarreal's B-team in Primera División RFEF before making his first team – and La Liga – debut on 3 October 2021, replacing Arnaut Danjuma late into a 2–0 home win over Real Betis. He scored his first goal in the top tier on 13 August of the following year, netting the opener in a 3–0 away success over Real Valladolid.
On 26 August 2022, Jackson and teammate Álex Baena were promoted to the main squad.[10]
Born in the Gambia, Jackson was raised in Senegal and is a dual citizen.[11] He represented Senegal at under-20 level,[12][13] receiving his first call-up in November 2018.[14]
Villarreal CF – current squad | |
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Senegal squad – 2022 FIFA World Cup | ||
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