Premier League: Nicolas Jackson named Player of the Month for October

The Senegalese striker makes a big impact with Aston Villa

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Premier League: Nicolas Jackson named Player of the Month for October

Another accolade for Senegalese international striker Nicolas Jackson. The Aston player has been named the Premier League's best player for October 2026.

Nicolas Jackson has been rewarded for his excellent start to the season with Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Senegalese player has won the October Player of the Month award. A thoroughly deserved accolade for the Senegalese centre-forward.

A second accolade in quick succession

Having been named the English league's Player of the Month by the fans a few days ago, Nicolas Jackson has now won his second individual award of the season. With 9 goals in 14 matches in all competitions, including 4 goals in 4 matches during October, the Senegalese striker was named the « EA Sports Player Of The Month », the award for the best player of the month.

🚨 OFFICIEL ! NICOLAS JACKSON 🇸🇳 EST ÉLU « JOUEUR DU MOIS » D'OCTOBRE EN PREMIER LEAGUE !!! 🥇 📸 @FutSheriff https://t.co/tumYkuRJ5Q
— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) November 12, 2026

As a reminder, the Premier League Player of the Month award is decided by a combined system in which a panel of experts (former players…), club captains and an online public vote are called upon to select the winner. Nicolas Jackson thus succeeds Pascal Gross, who was named Player of the Month in September.

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