Aziel Jackson
American soccer player (born 2001)
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Aziel Christopher Jackson (born October 25, 2001), also known as AZ,[3] is an American professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps, on loan from Jagiellonia Białystok.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aziel Christopher Jackson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | October 25, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Vancouver Whitecaps (on loan from Jagiellonia Białystok) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| 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 | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → North Carolina FC (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2022 | Minnesota United 2 | 23 | (10) |
| 2023–2024 | St. Louis City SC | 41 | (1) |
| 2023 | St. Louis City 2 | 8 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Columbus Crew | 27 | (4) |
| 2024–2025 | Columbus Crew 2 | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | Jagiellonia Białystok | 6 | (0) |
| 2025 | Jagiellonia Białystok II | 1 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Vancouver Whitecaps (loan) | 1 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | United States | 1 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 23, 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of January 20, 2024 | |||
Club career
Youth
Jackson joined the New York Red Bulls academy in 2014, where he played until 2017.[4] In 2017, he moved with his family to France, subsequently joining the Toulouse academy until 2018.[5] He also spent time with Championnat National 3 side Blagnac.[6][7] In 2019, he returned to the United States, joining the Crossfire FC academy, as well as training with Seattle Sounders FC in 2020.[8]
Minnesota United
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.[9] On August 24, 2021, Jackson was loaned to USL League One side North Carolina FC.[10]
On March 23, 2022, it was announced Jackson would spend the season with Minnesota United FC 2, the club's MLS Next Pro side.[11]
St. Louis City
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.[12]
St. Louis City 2
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
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.[13] Jackson made his first appearance for the club on July 20 as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Atlanta United, and scored his first goal for the Columbus Crew on September 21 in a 4–3 win over Orlando City.[14]
Jagiellonia Białystok
On July 23, 2025, Polish Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok signed Jackson on a three-year deal, with an option for a fourth year, for an undisclosed fee.[15] He made his debut for the club off of the bench in a 3–2 win over Widzew Łódź on July 27.[16]
Loan to Vancouver Whitecaps
On January 30, 2026, Jackson returned to Major League Soccer, joining Vancouver Whitecaps on a five-month loan with an option to buy.[17] On February 21, 2026, Jackson scored the winning goal in his debut MLS match for Vancouver.[18]
International career
Jackson made his debut for the senior United States national team on January 20, 2024, in a friendly against Slovenia.[19]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played November 27, 2025[20]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blagnac | 2018–19 | Championnat National 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Minnesota United | 2021 | MLS | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | MLS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| North Carolina FC (loan) | 2021 | USL League One | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | |||
| Minnesota United 2 | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 23 | 10 | — | — | — | 23 | 10 | |||
| St. Louis City SC | 2023 | MLS | 25 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2[b] | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| 2024 | MLS | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | ||
| Total | 41 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 3 | ||
| St. Louis City 2 | 2023 | MLS Next Pro | 8 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Columbus Crew 2 | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Columbus Crew | 2024 | MLS | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1[e] | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | MLS | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | — | 21 | 2 | ||
| Total | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 4 | ||
| Jagiellonia Białystok | 2025–26 | Ekstraklasa | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[f] | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| Jagiellonia Białystok II | 2025–26 | III liga, group I | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 123 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 142 | 19 | ||
- Includes U.S. Open Cup
- Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup
- Appearance(s) in MLS Cup playoffs
- Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions Cup
- Appearance(s) in Campeones Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Conference League
International
- As of match played January 20, 2024[21]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Personal
Aziel is the son of jazz drummer and composer Ali Jackson Jr.[22] His favorite player is Ronaldinho.[23]
