There’s times last year when Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson received harsh criticism during his debut season in English football, but there’s so much positive talk about him so far in this 2024/25 campaign.
As Chelsea takes on a busy December schedule, Nicolas Jackson should be delighted with his work so far this season. In 13 Premier League matches this term, he’s scored eight goals and created three assists.
Gary Lineker insists Chelsea star Jackson is gradually improving in his role as his club’s first-choice striker.
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Nicolas Jackson tops Premier League statistic
Sky Sports reports the data that Chelsea forward Jackson has produced more high-speed runs than any other individual in the Premier League this season.
Player Clubs High-speed runs
Nicolas Jackson Chelsea 571
Dejan Kulusevski Tottenham 548
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Everton 501
Ollie Watkins Aston Villa 498
Dominic Solanke Tottenham 487
The players with the most high-speed runs in the 2024/25 Premier League season
When it comes to the eye test, Jackson passes that with flying colours. It’s great to see the data support the idea that the Chelsea frontman works extremely hard out of possession for his side.
At the age of 23, he’s such an exciting player at Stamford Bridge with so much potential. It’s clear he’s a key part of Enzo Maresca’s side because he’s started every league match so far this season.
Maresca thinks Chelsea’s Jackson can still improve in two areas: his finishing and link-up play. He’s already operating at an incredibly high level right now, though.
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Chelsea have one of the Premier League’s top strikers
Jackson is pushing himself into the conversation of the league’s best strikers with his performances in the last few months.
In terms of the statistics this season, Chelsea’s Jackson has the best shot conversation rate in the Premier League. It’s pretty obvious that his finishing and calmness in front of goal is improving.
Player Club Goals
Erling Haaland Manchester City 12
Mohamed Salah Liverpool 11
Chris Wood Nottingham Forest 9
Cole Palmer Chelsea 8
Nicolas Jackson Chelsea 8
Yoane Wissa Brentford 8
Bryan Mbeumo Brentford 8
The Premier League’s top goalscorers in the 2024/25 season so far
It would be superb to see a Chelsea top the pile of the scoring charts by the time the season ends.
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