Nicolas Jackson Family, Parents, Nationality, Net Worth and Career

On the international stage, Jackson made his senior debut for Senegal in 2022. He was part of the national squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, representing his country with pride on the global stage.

Quick Facts about Nicolas Jackson

Full Name: Nicolas Jackson
Date of Birth: June 20, 2001
Place of Birth: Banjul, The Gambia
Nationality: Senegalese
Parents: Gambian father, Senegalese mother
Current Club: Chelsea (Premier League)
Position: Striker
Jersey Number: 15
Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Youth Clubs: ASC Tilene, Casa Sports
Professional Debut: October 18, 2020 (for Mirandés)

Nicolas Jackson Early Life and Family

Nicolas Jackson was born on June 20, 2001, in Banjul,The Gambia, to a Gambian father and a Senegalese mother. In 2017, following the Gambian presidential election, his family moved to Ziguinchor, Senegal, where Nicolas began focusing on his passion for football.

He started his football journey with ASC Tilene, a local club, before joining Casa Sports, one of Senegal’s top teams. By the 2018–19 season, he had already broken into Casa Sports' first-team squad. Nicolas stood out for his performance in a 1–1 draw against AS Pikine in November 2018, earning the Man of the Match award.

Nicolas Jackson Net Worth

As of 2025, Nicolas Jackson’s net worth is estimated to be around £10 million, primarily driven by his Chelsea contract, endorsement deals, and performance bonuses.

Contract and Salary

Nicolas’s eight-year deal with Chelsea, signed in 2023, is worth approximately £32 million, with an estimated weekly salary of £120,000. Following his two-year extension in 2024, his earnings are believed to have increased further, solidifying his financial future.

Club Career

In 2019, Nicolas signed with Villarreal, a Spanish La Liga side, and initially played in their youth team. During the 2020–21 season, he went on loan to Mirandés in the Segunda División, where he scored his first professional goal.

After returning to Villarreal, Nicolas played for their B-team and played a key role in securing their promotion to the Segunda División. He made his La Liga debut in October 2021 and gained widespread recognition during the 2022–23 season by scoring key goals, including braces against teams like Celta de Vigo, Athletic Bilbao, and Cádiz.

A move to AFC Bournemouth in January 2023 fell through due to a failed medical. However, Nicolas returned to Villarreal and finished the season strongly, showcasing his potential.

Nicolas signed for Chelsea

On June 30, 2023, Nicolas signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea for a reported fee of £32 million. He made his Premier League debut on August 13, 2023, in a 1–1 draw against Liverpool. Nicolas scored his first Chelsea goal shortly after, in a 3–0 victory over Luton Town on August 25.

In November 2023, he scored a hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur and continued to shine by scoring against major teams like Manchester City. By the end of the 2023–24 season, Nicolas had scored 14 goals in 35 Premier League appearances, making him the second-highest African scorer of the season, after Mohamed Salah.

In September 2024, he signed a two-year contract extension, committing to Chelsea until 2033.

International Career

Nicolas began his international journey with Senegal’s U-20 team and received his first senior call-up in September 2022. He made his senior debut during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, coming off the bench against the Netherlands.

In 2023, he was part of Senegal’s squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. On October 11, 2024, Nicolas scored his first senior international goal in a 4–0 win over Malawi during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.