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Aziel Jackson
Personal information
Full name Aziel Christopher Jackson[1]
Date of birth (2001-10-25) October 25, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth New York City, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Columbus Crew
Number 13
Youth career
2014–2017 New York Red Bulls
2017–2018 Toulouse
2019–2020 Crossfire FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Blagnac 4 (0)
2021–2022 Minnesota United FC 0 (0)
2021North Carolina FC (loan) 12 (1)
2022Minnesota United 2 23 (10)
2023–2024 St. Louis City SC 41 (1)
2023St. Louis City 2 8 (1)
2024– Columbus Crew 5 (1)
2024– Columbus Crew 2 1 (0)
International career
2024– United States 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 29, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 20, 2024

Aziel Christopher Jackson (born October 25, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew and the United States national team.

Club career

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Youth

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Jackson joined the New York Red Bulls academy in 2014, where he played until 2017.[3] In 2017, he moved with his family to France, subsequently joining the Toulouse academy until 2018.[4] He also spent time with Championnat National 3 side Blagnac.[5][6] In 2019, he returned to the United States, joining the Crossfire FC academy, as well as training with Seattle Sounders FC in 2020.[7]

Minnesota United

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On April 30, 2021, Jackson signed a homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer club Minnesota United FC, who acquired his rights from New York Red Bulls in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft.[8] On August 24, 2021, Jackson was loaned to USL League One side North Carolina FC.[9]

On March 23, 2022, it was announced Jackson would spend the season with Minnesota United FC 2, the club's MLS Next Pro side.[10]

St. Louis City

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On November 7, 2022, Jackson was traded to St. Louis City SC in exchange for $150,000 of General Allocation Money ahead of the club's inaugural MLS season.[11]

St. Louis City SC 2

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On March 26, 2023, Jackson was on loan from his first team St. Louis City SC and he made his debut against Tacoma Defiance.

Columbus Crew

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On June 18, 2024, Jackson was traded to Columbus Crew in exchange for a guaranteed $650,000 in General Allocation Money. St. Louis could also receive another $250,000 in conditional General Allocation Money and maintain a sell-on percentage if Jackson is sold outside of MLS.[12]

International career

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Jackson made his debut for the senior United States national team on January 20, 2024, in a friendly against Slovenia.[13]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played January 20, 2024[14]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2024 1 0
Total 1 0

Personal

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Aziel is the son of jazz drummer and composer Ali Jackson Jr.[15] His favorite player is Ronaldinho.[16]

Honors

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Individual

Columbus Crew

References

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  1. ^ "2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: St. Louis City SC (USA)" (PDF). CONCACAF. January 30, 2024. p. 24. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Aziel Jackson". Minnesota United FC. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "Aziel Jackson | Minnesota United FC". MNUFC.
  4. ^ "Minnesota United signs 19-year-old midfielder Aziel Jackson".
  5. ^ "USA - A. Jackson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  6. ^ "Minnesota United hopes ticketing problem behind them and SeatGeek". Brainerd Dispatch. April 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "Aziel Jackson Loaned to North Carolina FC | Minnesota United FC". MNUFC.
  8. ^ "Minnesota United sign midfielder Aziel Jackson to Homegrown deal | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
  9. ^ Communications, North Carolina FC (August 24, 2021). "Midfielder Aziel Jackson Joins NCFC on Loan from Minnesota United FC". North Carolina FC.
  10. ^ "Minnesota United Announce MNUFC2 Roster for Inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Season | Minnesota United FC".
  11. ^ SC, St Louis CITY. "St. Louis CITY SC Acquires Midfielder Aziel Jackson from Minnesota United FC | St. Louis SC". St. Louis CITY SC.
  12. ^ "Columbus Crew acquire Aziel Jackson from St. Louis CITY SC in exchange for $650,000 in General Allocation Money | Columbus Crew".
  13. ^ "USA v Slovenia game report". ESPN. January 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Aziel Jackson at National-Football-Teams.com
  15. ^ "When it comes to music, soccer or life, Loons teenager is beyond his years". Star Tribune. June 18, 2021.
  16. ^ Doyle, Doug (June 13, 2017). "SportsJam with Doug Doyle: Drummer Ali Jackson's Son Brings His Rhythm to the Pitch". WBGO. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
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