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English footballer (born 2000)
Jonathan William Panzo (born 25 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Rio Ave.
Early and personal life
Panzo was born in Brockley, London to parents from the Ivory Coast.[3]
Club career
Monaco
After playing for Chelsea, whom he joined at the age of nine,[3] Panzo moved to Monaco in July 2018.[4] He made his senior debut for their reserve team in the Championnat National 2.[2] Panzo made his first team debut for Monaco on 19 December 2018, playing the full ninety minutes in 1–0 win over Lorient in the Coupe de la Ligue.[5]
On 30 August 2019, Panzo joined Belgian club Cercle Brugge on a season-long loan.[6]
Dijon
In August 2020 he was linked with a return to the UK, with interest reported from Championship teams Coventry City, Derby County and Swansea City.[7][8] Later that month, however, he was said to be close to remaining in France and transferring to Dijon.[9] He eventually signed with club on 26 August 2020, for an undisclosed fee.[10]
Nottingham Forest
On 31 January 2022, it was announced that Panzo had signed with Nottingham Forest of the EFL Championship managed by his former England U-17 coach Steve Cooper.[11][12]
On 13 July 2022, Panzo joined Coventry City on loan for the 2022–23 season.[13][14]
On 1 September 2023, Panzo joined Cardiff City on loan for the 2023–24 season.[15] He was recalled in January 2024.[16]
On 30 January 2024, he was loaned to Belgian Pro League side Standard Liège until the end of the season.[17]
On 17 July 2024, he moved on a season-long loan to Primeira Liga club Rio Ave.[18][19]
Rio Ave
Panzo signed with Rio Ave in the summer leading up to the 2025–26 season.[20]
International career
Panzo was part of the England U17 team which finished as runners-up to Spain in the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[21] He then went on to be part of the squad who beat Spain to win the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[22][23] Panzo also represented England at under-19 level.[24] He served as captain of the under-19 team.[25]
On 30 August 2019, Panzo was included in the England U21 squad for the first time[26] and made his debut during the 3–2 2021 U21 Euro qualifying win against Turkey on 6 September 2019.[27]
Career statistics
- As of 23 February 2025
Honours
England U17
Individual
