Aziel Jackson

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.

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

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. On August 24, 2021, Jackson was loaned to USL League One side North Carolina FC.

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

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.

St. Louis City SC 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.

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

Personal
Aziel is the son of jazz drummer and composer Ali Jackson Jr.

Honors
Individual
 * MLS Next Pro Best XI: 2022