History of Nicolas Jackson in Timeline
Nicolas Jackson is a professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Chelsea in the Premier League and represents the Senegal national team. His primary role is as a striker, indicating his focus on scoring goals for his team. His career includes playing for a major Premier League club and representing his country on the international stage.
10 hours ago : Nicolas Jackson scores a brilliant goal, ending his barren run against Everton.
Nicolas Jackson ended his goal drought with an expert first-time strike against Everton, assisted by Enzo. The Chelsea vs Everton Premier League match was highly anticipated. Chelsea prevailed.
June 2001: Nicolas Jackson Born
In June 2001, Nicolas Jackson was born. He would grow up to be a professional footballer.
2001: Birth in The Gambia
In 2001, Nicolas Jackson was born in Banjul, The Gambia, to a Gambian father and a Senegalese mother.
2016: Gambian Presidential Election
In 2016, the Gambian presidential election took place, which later led to Nicolas Jackson's family moving to Senegal in 2017.
2017: Family Moved to Senegal
In 2017, Nicolas Jackson's family moved to Ziguinchor, Senegal, in the aftermath of the 2016 Gambian presidential election.
2017: Last Chelsea Season with Two Players Scoring 10+ Goals
On April 15, 2024, Nicolas Jackson scored his tenth Premier League goal of the season, this marked the first Chelsea season since 2017-18 in which two players had scored ten or more Premier League goals in a season.
November 2018: First call-up for Senegal under-20
In November 2018, Nicolas Jackson received his first call-up to represent Senegal at the under-20 level.
November 2018: Man of the Match vs AS Pikine
In November 2018, Nicolas Jackson was named man of the match in a 1–1 Ligue 1 draw against AS Pikine while playing for Casa Sports.
September 2019: Agreed to Contract with Villarreal
In September 2019, Nicolas Jackson agreed to a contract with La Liga side Villarreal and was assigned to the Juvenil A squad.
2019: Joined Villarreal
In 2019, Nicolas Jackson joined Villarreal after playing for Casa Sports in Senegal.
October 2020: Loaned to Mirandés and Professional Debut
In October 2020, Nicolas Jackson was loaned to Segunda División side Mirandés. He made his professional debut on October 18, 2020, as a substitute in a draw against Mallorca.
November 2020: First Professional Goal
In November 2020, Nicolas Jackson scored his first professional goal for Mirandés in a draw against Castellón.
October 2021: First Team Debut for Villarreal
In October 2021, Nicolas Jackson made his first team debut for Villarreal in a La Liga match against Real Betis.
2021: First-Team Debut in La Liga
In 2021, Nicolas Jackson made his first-team debut in La Liga while playing for Villarreal.
August 2022: First Top Tier Goal and Promotion to Main Squad
In August 2022, Nicolas Jackson scored his first goal in the top tier against Real Valladolid and was promoted to the main squad of Villarreal.
September 2022: Called up to full side by Aliou Cissé
In September 2022, Nicolas Jackson was called up to the full side by manager Aliou Cissé for two friendlies.
January 2023: Failed Medical with AFC Bournemouth
In January 2023, Nicolas Jackson had a deal with AFC Bournemouth fall through due to failing a medical.
June 2023: Signed for Chelsea
On June 30, 2023, Nicolas Jackson signed for Premier League club Chelsea on an eight-year deal.
August 2023: Chelsea Debut and First Goal
In August 2023, Nicolas Jackson made his debut for Chelsea in a draw against Liverpool. He scored his first Chelsea goal against Luton Town on August 25, 2023.
2023: Signed with Chelsea
In 2023, Nicolas Jackson signed an eight-year deal with Chelsea for a reported fee of £32 million.
2023: Second highest African goal scorer
In the 2023-24 season, Nicolas Jackson scored 14 league goals across 35 appearances, making him the second highest African goal scorer only behind Mohamed Salah.
April 2024: Scored tenth Premier League goal
On April 15, 2024, Jackson scored his tenth Premier League goal of the season and provided an assist in a 6-0 win over Everton, marking the first Chelsea season since 2017-18 with two players scoring 10+ league goals.
May 2024: Scored Twice Against West Ham United
On May 5, 2024, Nicolas Jackson scored twice and provided an assist against West Ham United.
September 2024: Contract Extension with Chelsea
On September 13, 2024, Nicolas Jackson signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea, extending his contract until 2033.
October 2024: Premier League Goal of the Month Award
Nicolas Jackson won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for October 2024 for his goal against Newcastle United.
2031: Contract length with Chelsea
In June 2023, Nicolas Jackson signed an eight-year deal with Chelsea through 2031.
2033: Contract Extension with Chelsea until 2033
In September 2024, Jackson signed a contract extension with Chelsea, extending his contract until 2033.
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