Nicholas Jackson ranked first most valuable player in Africa
Who are CIES Football Observatory
CIES Football Observatory is an organization that provides data and analysis on football players, teams, and leagues worldwide. Here are some key points about CIES Football Observatory
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Mission: To advance knowledge for the sustainable development of football worldwide.
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Activities:
Demographic analysis of football players’ labour market
Technical analysis of player performance
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Services: Data mining, visual representation, questionnaire surveys, research reports
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Clients: FIFA, UEFA, City Football Group, Chelsea FC, Club Atlético de Madrid, SL Benfica
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Publications: Weekly Post, Monthly Report, Demographic data for 49 leagues worldwide
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Estimated value of players in Europe’s big-5 is accessible on their platform.
Nicolas Jackson is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea and the Senegal national team ¹. Here are some of his career highlights
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Jackson began his career with ASC Tilene before joining Casa Sports
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He was loaned to Mirandés for the 2020–21 season
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Jackson played for Villarreal’s B-team in Primera División RFEF, scoring seven goals as the side achieved promotion to the second division
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He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on October 3, 2021
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Jackson scored his first goal in the top tier on August 13, 2022
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He signed for Chelsea on a eight-year deal on June 30, 2023
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Jackson scored 14 Premier League goals in 35 appearances in the 2023–24 season
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He represented French at under-20 level, receiving his first call-up in November 2018
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Jackson was included in the 26-man list for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 11, 2022
The dynamic striker made waves with his move from Villareal to Chelsea, elevating his status after stellar performances in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Jackson’ debut season with chelsea was nothing short of remarkable, earning him widespread acclaim and solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s most promising talents.
According to the esteemed CIES Football Observatory, Jackson whose valuation sits at an impressive 99.9 million euros.
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