15.  NICOLAS JACKSON

Born in Banjul and with Senegalese ancestry, Jackson moved to Ziguinchor, Senegal at the age of 16. He began playing for local side ASC Tilene before joining Casa Sports, where he was a part of the first team squad during the 2018–19 season.

In September 2019, Jackson agreed to a contract with La Liga side Villarreal, being assigned to the Juvenil A squad.

Jackson was loaned to Segunda División side Mirandés for the 2020–21 season.

He represented Senegal at under-20 level, receiving his first call-up in November 2018.

After being called up to the full side by manager Aliou Cissé for two friendlies in September 2022, Jackson was included in the 26-man list for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on 11 November 2022. He made his full international debut in Senegal's opening match of the competition, replacing Krépin Diatta in a 2–0 loss against the Netherlands.