Nicholson spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Clermont from Spartak Moscowbut before moving on to France‘s the elite, the 27 years old his career began in his native Jamaica. The Clermont striker played Trench Town High School during his youth career.
He finally broke down Boys’ Towns first team, and after four years with the Jamaican team, the center forward moved to Europe. Nicholson joined the Slovenian club Domžalemaking 56 appearances in total while scoring 20 goals and registering four assists.
After three years in SloveniaNicholson moved to star in Belgium For Charleroi, making 83 appearances in all competitions while scoring 31 goals and registering 11 assists. The Jamaican striker left Belgium for Russia in 2022, where he would have making 43 appearances in total while scoring 12 goals and registering four assists.
Goal in consecutive Ligue 1 matches, Shamar Nicholson 🇯🇲👌 pic.twitter.com/UqG8fHESMF
– English Ligue 1 (@Ligue1_ENG) January 14, 2024
By speaking to League 1 In March, Nicholson spoke about his adjustment to life in France and noted that playing in Belgium helped prepare him for his new surroundings.
“I I wasn’t surprised by what I found here, especially since when I was in Belgium, I had come to France several times. But there is definitely a big difference from Jamaica. There, there is always music, people chatting in the street… The culture is undoubtedly quite close to that of Africa.“.
“TThe main difficulty in adapting to Europe was the weather. Food wise, it was ok. When I arrived in Europe, playing first in Slovenia and then in Belgium, I could find pasta, or fried chicken, like in Jamaica. The real difference and main challenge was the weather!”
Nicholson his impressive performances in Europe have earned him a regular call-up to the Jamaican national team since 2017 and he made 42 appearances and scored 11 goals for the team. Most important goals of his international career collided Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League draw last year, which allowed them to secure their place for the 2024 Copa América.
Shamar Nicholson’s double flips the script! Jamaica takes the lead 2-1, making the overall score tied 3-3! 🇯🇲 pic.twitter.com/QFHa09MZOP
– Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) November 22, 2023
“This match in Toronto will also remain an excellent memory. In the CONCACAF zone we achieved some results, but no one took us seriously. In recent years, we have again managed to beat Mexico, the United States…“.
“Bbut yes, Canada is one of the best national teams in the region. They finished ahead Mexico and the UNITED STATES in the qualifications for the 2022 World Cup. To achieve what we have achieved in Toronto means we’ll be taken more seriously, but that’s just the beginning“.
Nicholson and Jamaica will open the tournament on Saturday by facing Mexico on the first day HoustonTexas, at NRG Stadium.
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