Player profile
Nicolas Jackson
Forward · Chelsea
Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson returned to Chelsea in June 2026 after a season-long loan at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, having also started for Senegal at the World Cup.
Career
Jackson spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Bayern Munich, scoring 10 goals largely from the bench as Bayern won the Bundesliga title, before the German club opted not to trigger a reported €65m option to sign him permanently.
He returned to Chelsea in June 2026, leaving the club to decide whether to reintegrate him, sell him on, or send him out on loan again.
How they play
A mobile, high-pressing striker who thrives running the channels, Jackson impressed Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany with his professionalism in a supporting role behind Harry Kane during his loan spell.
Where they are now
Jackson started Senegal's World Cup opener against France, hitting the post and having a goal disallowed, before Senegal were eliminated at the group stage after finishing third in Group I.
Bio
Club career
- Chelsea F.C.
International career
No international career on record yet.
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Loan spell at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich2026
Jackson spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Bayern Munich, scoring 10 goals and winning the Bundesliga title before Bayern declined to trigger a reported €65m buy clause and sent him back to Chelsea.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Goonerdaily — Bayern Munich Confirm Nicolas Jackson Returns To Chelsea After Buy Clause Goes UntriggeredAugust 7, 2026
- Chelsea FC — Nicolas Jackson features as Senegal keep 2026 World Cup knockout stage hopes aliveAugust 7, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 7, 2026.
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