| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jackson John Manuel1 | ||
| Date of birth | (2003-02-24) 24 February 20031 | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)1 | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Western Springs | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wellington Phoenix | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Wellington Phoenix II | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Tasman United | 7 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | North Wellington23 | 24 | (2) |
| 2021 | Lower Hutt City | 5 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Wellington Phoenix II | 10 | (1) |
| 2022 | Wellington Phoenix | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | Western Springs | 12 | (0) |
| 2023 | Wellington Phoenix II | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | Wellington Phoenix | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | Western Springs | 19 | (3) |
| 2025 | Auckland City | 12 | (0) |
| 2026 | South Island United | 17 | (0) |
| 2026– | Western Springs | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | New Zealand U17 | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 July 2026 | |||
Jackson John Manuel (born 24 February 2003) is a professional New Zealand footballer who plays as a midfielder for New Zealand National League club Western Springs.4
Career
Manuel was first called up to the Wellington Phoenix first team in December 2021,5 but did not appear for the club until 19 March 2022, making his debut in a 4–0 loss to Newcastle Jets.6
On 30 June 2026, Manuel signed back for Western Springs alongside his brother, Riley.7
Personal life
Manuel is of Ngāti Porou and Spanish descent.8 He attended St Patrick's College.9
References
References
- "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: New Zealand (NZL)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 17. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- "Capital Football Season Review 2020" (PDF). Capital Football. p. 18. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "Capital Football Season Review 2019" (PDF). Capital Football. p. 18. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "Jackson Manuel Player Profile". Wellington Phoenix. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- Rollo, Phillip (2 December 2021). "Young trio added to Wellington Phoenix A-League Men squad ahead of busy period". Stuff. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- Kay, Simon (19 March 2022). "Makeshift Wellington Phoenix hammered in Newcastle". NZ Herald. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "WELCOME BACK, BOYS!!". Western Springs AFC. 30 June 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026 – via Instagram.
- "Ngāti Porou uri Jackson Manuel called up into Wellington Phoenix squad: "I wasn't expecting it"". Te Karere TVNZ. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "Football - Home". www.sporty.co.nz. Retrieved 10 April 2026.