Senegal international Nicolas Jackson has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for October 2026 after an impressive run of performances for Aston Villa.
The forward becomes the first Aston Villa player to receive the prestigious monthly award since former Senegal-born striker Christian Benteke won it in April 2015.
Jackson’s recognition follows an impressive October in which he scored four goals in four Premier League matches, further underlining his growing influence at the English club.
The 25-year-old has now registered nine goals in 14 appearances across all competitions this season, establishing himself as an important figure in Aston Villa’s attacking setup.
The latest honour represents Jackson’s second individual award of the campaign, having previously been named the Premier League Player of the Month by fans just days before receiving the EA Sports award.
His performances during October earned him recognition ahead of other contenders, with the award acknowledging the outstanding individual contribution of players in the English top flight.
The Premier League Player of the Month award is determined through a combined voting process involving a panel of experts, including former players, club captains and an online public vote.
Jackson’s victory sees him succeed Pascal Gross, who claimed the September edition of the award.
The Senegalese forward’s achievement is also significant for Aston Villa, ending an 11-year wait for one of their players to receive the monthly recognition.
Benteke was the last Villa player to win the award when he was honoured in April 2015, making Jackson’s latest accomplishment a notable moment for the club.
For Senegal, the recognition provides another boost as one of the country’s leading attacking players continues to make his mark in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.
Jackson has been rewarded for his consistency in front of goal, with his four-goal return during October proving particularly important in securing the individual distinction.
His overall tally of nine goals in 14 appearances across competitions also reflects his contribution to Aston Villa’s campaign beyond the month under review.
