Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson is a Senegalese professional football forward who has played for Villarreal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich and represented Senegal at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups.

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About Nicolas Jackson

Profile information current to 2026-08-19.

Senegal · Professional footballer, Football forward

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Known for: Men's association football; Senegal international football
Country: Senegal

Professional footballer
Football forward

At a glance

Jackson made his senior Senegal debut at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and featured against France at the 2026 tournament.
His senior club career has included Villarreal, Chelsea and a 2025/26 loan to Bayern Munich.
Chelsea reported in August 2026 that Jackson had joined its pre-season squad following Senegal's World Cup campaign.

Development and move to Europe

Born on 20 June 2001, Jackson developed at Casa Sports in Senegal before joining Villarreal in 2019. He later spent time on loan at Mirandés and made his La Liga debut for Villarreal in October 2021.

Club career

Chelsea signed Jackson from Villarreal in June 2023. Bayern Munich then took him on a season-long loan for 2025/26, after which Chelsea's August 2026 reporting placed him with its squad for pre-season preparations.

Senegal international career

Jackson made his senior Senegal debut against the Netherlands during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He remained part of Senegal's World Cup involvement in 2026 and featured in the match against France.

Timeline

2019-09 Moved to Villarreal from Senegalese football.
2021-10 Made his La Liga debut for Villarreal.
2022 Made his senior Senegal debut during the FIFA World Cup.
2023-06 Joined Chelsea from Villarreal.
2025-09-01 Joined Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea for the 2025/26 season.

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Current context

Chelsea reported that Jackson had joined its squad for 2026/27 pre-season preparation after his involvement with Senegal at the World Cup. This is the most recent official club-status evidence reviewed and supports Chelsea squad involvement as of the assessment date.
Jackson featured for Senegal against France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Biographical facts

Jackson was born on 20 June 2001.
After developing at Casa Sports in Senegal, Jackson joined Villarreal in 2019, spent time on loan at Mirandés and made his La Liga debut in October 2021.
He made his senior Senegal debut against the Netherlands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Chelsea signed Jackson from Villarreal in June 2023.

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Affiliations associated with Nicolas Jackson.

Chelsea Football Club First-team forward 2023-06–present
FC Bayern Munich Forward on loan 2025-09-01
Villarreal CF Forward 2019-09
Senegal men's national football team Senior international forward present
Bayern Munich 2025-09-01
Senegal national football team present