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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 28, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 1.72 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | A.F.C. Sudbury | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sunoco FC | |||
| ASPIRE Academy | |||
| Dulwich Hamlet | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2008 | Rushden & Diamonds | 90 | (40) |
| 2005 | → Raunds Town (loan) | ||
| 2008–2010 | Gillingham | 101 | (35) |
| 2010–2013 | Norwich City | 74 | (17) |
| 2013–2014 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 9 | (0) |
| 2014 | Millwall | 14 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Coventry City | 28 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | Barnsley | 9 | (0) |
| 2016 | Blackburn Rovers | 17 | (2) |
| 2016–2018 | Walsall | 46 | (7) |
| 2018 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | St Mirren | 30 | (6) |
| 2019 | Kilmarnock | 4 | (0) |
| 2020 | Stevenage | 4 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Chelmsford City | 68 | (20) |
| 2021 | → King's Lynn Town (loan) | 17 | (6) |
| 2024– | A.F.C. Sudbury | 11 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2006–2008 | Canada U20 | 7 | (0) |
| 2009–2017 | Canada | 49 | (6) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Simeon Alexander Jackson, born on March 28, 1987, is a Canadian semi-professional soccer player. He plays as a forward for A.F.C. Sudbury.
Simeon has spent most of his career playing in England. He moved from Mississauga, Ontario, to South London as a teenager. He wanted to become a professional football player. After being turned down by Gillingham at first, he played semi-professionally. He then became well-known with Rushden & Diamonds. His many goals for the club led to a move to Gillingham in 2008. He scored the winning goal for Gillingham in the 2009 League Two Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium.
In 2010, Jackson joined Norwich City. He scored the goal that helped Norwich get promoted to the Premier League the next year. He later joined the German club Eintracht Braunschweig in 2013. He wanted to play more often, so he left the German club in 2014. He then returned to England to play for Millwall. After playing for several other English clubs, Jackson signed with the Scottish club St Mirren in 2018. He then joined another Scottish team, Kilmarnock, in 2019.
Simeon Jackson was born in Jamaica. He has played for the Canada national team since 2009. During the qualification games for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he scored three goals in one match against Saint Lucia.
Contents
- Simeon Jackson's Club Career
- How Simeon Jackson Started Playing Soccer
- Playing for Rushden & Diamonds
- Time at Gillingham F.C.
- Simeon Jackson's Norwich City Journey
- Playing in Germany for Eintracht Braunschweig
- Returning to English Soccer Teams
- Playing in Scotland for St Mirren
- Time at Kilmarnock F.C.
- Playing for Stevenage F.C.
- Chelmsford City and King's Lynn Town
- Coming Out of Retirement for AFC Sudbury
- Simeon Jackson's International Career
- Simeon Jackson's Personal Life
- Simeon Jackson's Career Statistics
- Simeon Jackson's Awards and Achievements
- See also
Simeon Jackson's Club Career
How Simeon Jackson Started Playing Soccer
Jackson began his soccer journey with his local team in Canada, Sunoco FC. He was invited to try out for Gillingham, but they did not sign him at that time. When he was 15, he moved to England to live with his grandmother in Croydon, South London. While playing for Dulwich Hamlet, Jackson worked at McDonald's to support himself in England.
Playing for Rushden & Diamonds
Jackson joined Rushden & Diamonds in 2004. He was the top scorer for the club in the 2006–07 season, scoring 20 goals. The next season, he was again the top league scorer for the Diamonds with 16 goals. This was even though he left the team in January. In 2005, he had trials with big clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City. Jackson also played for Raunds Town for one month on loan in December 2005. By the time he left the Diamonds, he had scored 43 goals in just over 100 games. This made him one of the club's top goal scorers.
Time at Gillingham F.C.
In January 2008, Jackson signed with Gillingham. This was the same club that had rejected him as a young player. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract for £150,000. He played his first game for Gillingham on February 2, 2008, against Cheltenham Town.
On January 4, 2009, Jackson scored a goal for Gillingham in their FA Cup match against Aston Villa. Gillingham lost the game 2–1. He scored both goals when Gillingham beat Rochdale in the 2008–09 play-off semi-final. He also scored the winning goal in the 90th minute against Shrewsbury Town in the final. This 1–0 win helped Gillingham return to League One after being relegated the year before.
Simeon Jackson's Norwich City Journey
Jackson joined Norwich in July 2010. He signed a two-year contract with an option for another year. He was given the number 10 jersey. He played his first game for Norwich on August 6, 2010, in a 3–2 loss to Watford. He scored his first goal for the club against Swansea City on August 21.
His manager, Paul Lambert, often used Jackson as a substitute. This was because other players, Grant Holt and Chris Martin, played very well together. Jackson got to start against Bristol City and scored two goals. He scored his fourth goal of the season in a 1–0 win over Middlesbrough on October 23. On April 2, 2011, Jackson scored his first three goals in one game (a hat-trick) for Norwich. He came on as a substitute and scored three times in the last twenty minutes against Scunthorpe United. He then scored the goal that helped Norwich get promoted to the Premier League. This was a late winning goal against Portsmouth.
Jackson played his first Premier League game on August 21, 2011. He came on as a substitute against Stoke City. Jackson scored his first Premier League goal on December 20 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He scored just one minute after coming into the game. On December 31, he scored a goal in injury time against Fulham. This goal tied the game 1–1. In January, he scored the winning goal against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup. This helped Norwich reach the fifth round.
Jackson finished the 2011–12 season for Norwich with 22 appearances. He started in 10 of those games. He scored three goals and helped with two assists. In June 2012, the club extended Jackson's contract for another year. On August 25, 2012, he scored his first goal of the new season in a 1–1 draw against Queens Park Rangers. At the end of the season, Norwich released Jackson. He had found it hard to get playing time in his second year in the top league.
Playing in Germany for Eintracht Braunschweig
On July 10, 2013, Jackson signed a two-year contract with the German Bundesliga team Eintracht Braunschweig. He had played in only nine games during the first half of the season. Because of this, Jackson and Eintracht Braunschweig agreed to end his contract early on January 31, 2014.
Returning to English Soccer Teams
On February 1, 2014, Jackson joined Championship team Millwall. He signed a deal until the end of the season. He played his first game against Brighton & Hove Albion on March 1, 2014. Jackson scored his first goal on March 25 in a 3–2 loss to Birmingham City.
On August 18, 2014, Jackson signed a one-year contract with League One team Coventry City. On September 13, Jackson scored his first goal for the club. It was the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Yeovil Town.
After leaving Coventry in 2015, Jackson tried out for Barnsley. On September 3, 2015, he signed a short contract with them. Following a successful trial, Jackson signed a short deal with Blackburn Rovers on January 15, 2016. He scored his first goal for Blackburn in a 2–1 loss to Leeds United on March 12, 2016.
Jackson signed for Walsall on July 18, 2016. He scored two goals in his first game for Walsall in a 3–1 win over AFC Wimbledon on August 6, 2016. In January 2018, he joined Grimsby Town on loan. Walsall released him at the end of the 2017–18 season.
Playing in Scotland for St Mirren
Jackson had a trial with Scottish Premiership club St Mirren in September 2018. He then signed a short contract until January 2019. He left St Mirren in June 2019 after helping the club avoid being moved to a lower league.
Time at Kilmarnock F.C.
Jackson signed a short contract with another Scottish Premiership club, Kilmarnock, in October 2019. Jackson left the club when his contract ended in December 2019.
Playing for Stevenage F.C.
On January 20, 2020, Jackson signed a six-month deal for Stevenage. After only five games, Stevenage released Jackson at the end of the 2019–20 season.
Chelmsford City and King's Lynn Town
On February 5, 2021, Jackson signed for National League South club Chelmsford City. On March 5, 2021, Jackson joined National League club King's Lynn Town on loan. On July 3, 2021, Chelmsford confirmed Jackson would return to the club for the 2021–22 season. He also took on roles as head of coaching and community ambassador. On July 10, 2023, Chelmsford announced that Jackson was retiring from playing.
Coming Out of Retirement for AFC Sudbury
On March 27, 2024, Jackson decided to play soccer again. He signed for AFC Sudbury.
Simeon Jackson's International Career
Jackson became a Canadian citizen because he lived there for many years as a child. He has played 49 games for Canada and scored six goals. He also played seven games for the Canadian men's youth (under-20) team. His first game was a friendly match against Brazil in May 2006. He played in all three of Canada's games at the 2007 U-20 World Cup. On November 14, 2008, he was called up for the Canadian senior squad for a match against Jamaica, his birth country.
On May 30, 2009, Jackson played his first game for Canada against Cyprus. He scored the winning goal in the 53rd minute, making it a 1–0 victory. Jackson helped Canada reach the quarter-finals of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He played in all four of Canada's games in the tournament. On December 18, 2009, Jackson was named the Canadian Player of the Year.
National team coach Stephen Hart tried using Jackson as a right winger in a friendly game against Peru. Jackson played well, so Hart continued to use him in that position. On October 8, 2010, Jackson scored his second international goal against Ukraine. On October 7, 2011, Jackson scored three goals (a hat-trick) against Saint Lucia. Canada won that game 7–0. Jackson became only the second Canadian player to score a hat-trick in World Cup qualifying games. In December 2011, he was a finalist for the Canadian Player of the Year award. He finished in second place.
In the summer of 2013, Jackson was chosen for his third Gold Cup tournament. After playing in the first game against Martinique, he left to join his new German club.
Simeon Jackson's Personal Life
Jackson was born in Kingston, Jamaica. When he was three years old, he moved with his parents to Mississauga, Ontario.
Simeon Jackson's Other Interests
On June 1, 2011, the company Umbro announced that Jackson had signed a deal with them. This made him one of the few Canadian players with an endorsement deal. In 2012, Jackson shared his dream to open his first "soccer" school in Southern Ontario. He said, "I want to help kids in Canada improve themselves, and get the opportunity to play in Europe and at the highest level through a soccer school."
Simeon Jackson's Career Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rushden & Diamonds | 2004–05 | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005–06 | League Two | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2006–07 | Conference Premier | 45 | 19 | 2 | 1 | ― | 3 | 0 | 50 | 20 | ||
| 2007–08 | Conference Premier | 28 | 16 | 3 | 2 | ― | 3 | 0 | 34 | 18 | ||
| Total | 90 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 104 | 43 | ||
| Gillingham | 2007–08 | League One | 18 | 4 | ― | ― | ― | 18 | 4 | |||
| 2008–09 | League Two | 41 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 21 | |
| 2009–10 | League One | 42 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 17 | |
| Total | 101 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 115 | 42 | ||
| Norwich City | 2010–11 | Championship | 39 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | 41 | 13 | |
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ― | 26 | 5 | ||
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ― | 19 | 3 | ||
| Total | 74 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 21 | ||
| Eintracht Braunschweig | 2013–14 | Bundesliga | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | ― | 10 | 0 | ||
| Millwall | 2013–14 | Championship | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ― | 14 | 2 | |
| Coventry City | 2014–15 | League One | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| Barnsley | 2015–16 | League One | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2015–16 | Championship | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ― | ― | 19 | 2 | ||
| Walsall | 2016–17 | League One | 38 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 7 |
| 2017–18 | League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 46 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 7 | ||
| Grimsby Town (loan) | 2017–18 | League Two | 5 | 1 | ― | ― | ― | 5 | 1 | |||
| St Mirren | 2018–19 | Scottish Premiership | 30 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 6 |
| Kilmarnock | 2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 4 | 0 | ― | ― | ― | 4 | 0 | |||
| Stevenage | 2019–20 | League Two | 4 | 0 | ― | ― | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Chelmsford City | 2020–21 | National League South | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |||
| 2021–22 | National League South | 28 | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 30 | 11 | ||
| Total | 30 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 12 | ||
| King's Lynn Town (loan) | 2020–21 | National League | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | |||
| Career totals | 478 | 131 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 533 | 145 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2009 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 49 | 6 | |
- Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jackson goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 30, 2009 | Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus |  Cyprus |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | October 8, 2010 | Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium, Kyiv, Ukraine |  Ukraine |
1–0 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 3 | September 6, 2011 | Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, Bayamón, Puerto Rico |  Puerto Rico |
2–0 | 3–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | October 7, 2011 | Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia |  Saint Lucia |
1–0 | 7–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 2–0 | |||||
| 6 | 4–0 |
Simeon Jackson's Awards and Achievements
Gillingham
- Football League Two play-offs: 2009
Individual Awards
- Canadian Player of the Year: 2009
- Canada Soccer Player of the Month: January 2012
- Championship Player of the Month: April 2011
See also
In Spanish: Simeon Jackson para niños
