Nicolas Jackson

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Nicolas Jackson's rapid rise from Senegal to the Premier League is a testament to his talent and determination. At just 24, he has already scored a hat-trick against Real Madrid, become Chelsea's top scorer in his debut season, and represented Senegal at two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and a World Cup. His inclusion in The Guardian's "Next Generation 2023" list highlights his status as one of the world's most promising young strikers. With his pace, power, and relentless work ethic, Jackson is poised to achieve even greater milestones in the years ahead.

AwardsJackson won the La Liga Player of the Month award for February 2023 during his breakout season with Villarreal. He has also received multiple Chelsea Goal of the Month awards for the 2023–24 season. He has been nominated for Premier League Player of the Month but has not yet won the award.

Honours & Distinctions

2022 FIFA World Cup Squad Selection

Senegal National Team·2022

Represented Senegal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2023 Africa Cup of Nations Squad

Senegal National Team·2023

Part of the Senegal team that reached the Round of 16.

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Squad

Senegal National Team·2025

Selected for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

2026 FIFA World Cup Squad

Senegal National Team·2026

Selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Rankings & Lists

#Listed

Next Generation 2023

The Guardian·2023

#Top 100

Most Valuable U-23 Players

CIES Football Observatory·2024

Magazine Covers

Chelsea FC Official Matchday Programme

2023–24 season

Cover feature

L'Équipe

June 2023

Profile ahead of Chelsea move

So Foot

February 2024

Feature article

Records & Feats

First Villarreal player to score a hat-trick against Real Madrid in La Liga

Club Record·2023

Scored three goals against Real Madrid on 22 May 2023, a historic first for the club.