Steven Nzonzi

{{short description|French footballer (born 1988)}} {{Use British English|date=September 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Steven Nzonzi | image = Steven Nzonzi 2018.jpg | caption = Nzonzi with [[France national football team|France]] at the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]] | fullname = Steven Nkemboanza Mike Christopher Nzonzi<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.asroma.com/en/news/53591/champions-league-squad-list-submitted |title=Champions League squad list submitted |publisher=AS Roma |date=3 September 2018 |access-date=24 February 2025}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|12|15|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FWC/2018/pdf/FWC_2018_SQUADLISTS.PDF |title=FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: List of Players: France |publisher=FIFA |page=11 |date=15 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611000407/https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FWC/2018/pdf/FWC_2018_SQUADLISTS.PDF |archive-date=11 June 2019}}</ref> | birth_place = [[La Garenne-Colombes]], France | height = 1.96 m<ref name=Soccerway/> | position = [[Defensive midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] | clubnumber = 15 | youthyears1 = 1998–1999 | youthclubs1 = [[Racing Club de France Colombes 92|Racing Paris]] | youthyears2 = 1999–2002 | youthclubs2 = [[Paris Saint-Germain Academy|Paris Saint-Germain]] | youthyears3 = 2002–2003 | youthclubs3 = CA Lisieux | youthyears4 = 2003–2004 | youthclubs4 = [[Stade Malherbe Caen|Caen]] | youthyears5 = 2004–2005 | youthclubs5 = [[AS Beauvais Oise|Beauvais]] | youthyears6 = 2005–2007 | youthclubs6 = [[Amiens SC|Amiens]] | years1 = 2007–2009 | clubs1 = [[Amiens SC|Amiens]] | caps1 = 37 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2009–2012 | clubs2 = [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] | caps2 = 86 | goals2 = 5 | years3 = 2012–2015 | clubs3 = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] | caps3 = 109| goals3 = 6 | years4 = 2015–2018 | clubs4 = [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] | caps4 = 90 | goals4 = 6 | years5 = 2018–2021 | clubs5 = [[A.S. Roma|Roma]] | caps5 = 30 | goals5 = 1 | years6 = 2019–2020 | clubs6 = → [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] (loan) | caps6 = 10 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2020–2021 | clubs7 = → [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] (loan) | caps7 = 39 | goals7 = 1 | years8 = 2021–2023 | clubs8 = [[Al-Rayyan SC|Al-Rayyan]] | caps8 = 39 | goals8 = 2 | years9 = 2023–2024 | clubs9 = [[Konyaspor]] | caps9 = 33 | goals9 = 4 | years10 = 2024–2025 | clubs10 = [[Sepahan FC|Sepahan]] | caps10 = 24 | goals10 = 1 | years11 = 2025– | clubs11 = [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] | caps11 = 30 | goals11 = 1 | club-update = 13:30, 2 May 2026 (UTC) | nationalyears1 = 2009–2010 | nationalteam1 = [[France national under-21 football team|France U21]] | nationalcaps1 = 6 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2017–2020 | nationalteam2 = [[France national football team|France]] | nationalcaps2 = 20 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} {{Medal|Country|{{fb|FRA|1974}}}} {{Medal|Comp|[[FIFA World Cup]]}} {{Medal|W|[[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 Russia]]|}} }} '''Steven Nkemboanza Mike Christopher Nzonzi''' (born 15 December 1988) is a French professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for [[EFL Championship]] club [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]].

Nzonzi began his career with [[Ligue 2]] side [[Amiens SC|Amiens]], impressing enough to earn a move to [[Premier League]] side [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] in 2009 for £650,000. He spent three years at [[Ewood Park]] which ended with Rovers being relegated at the end of the [[2011–12 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season|2011–12]] season. He remained in the Premier League however, joining [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] for £3 million. At Stoke, Nzonzi established himself as a key member of the squad under [[Tony Pulis]] and then under [[Mark Hughes]], where his performances during the [[2014–15 Stoke City F.C. season|2014–15]] earned him the club's [[Stoke City F.C. Player of the Year|Player of the Year award]]. He joined Spanish side [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] for a fee of £7 million in July 2015, and won the [[UEFA Europa League]] in his first season. Nzonzi joined Italian club [[A.S. Roma|Roma]] in 2018, where he played a season before being loaned to [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] in Turkey and [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] in France the following two seasons. In 2021, he signed for Qatari side [[Al-Rayyan SC|Al-Rayyan]]. He then spent a season in Turkey with [[Konyaspor]] and then in Iran with [[Sepahan FC|Sepahan]]. In July 2025 Nzonzi made a return to Stoke City.

Nzonzi represented France at [[France national under-21 football team|under-21]] level. He turned down the chance to represent his ancestral [[DR Congo national football team|DR Congo]] at senior international level, and was unsuccessful in his attempt to become eligible to play for [[England national football team|England]].<ref name=EngTele/> In November 2017, he made his debut for the senior France squad, and he was part of their team that won the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]].

==Club career== ===Early career=== Born in [[La Garenne-Colombes]], France, to a [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|Congolese]] father and French mother, he began his career playing for hometown club [[RCF Paris|Racing Paris]]. In 1999, he joined the youth system of [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] playing at the [[Camp des Loges]], the club's youth academy. While at Paris Saint-Germain, Nzonzi, due to his height, was initially installed in the club's academy as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]] and then as an [[attacking midfielder]]. After a three-year stint at the [[Ligue 1]] club, he moved to the [[Basse-Normandie]] [[Regions of France|region]] joining CA Lisieux. He later had one-year stints at both [[SM Caen]] and [[AS Beauvais Oise]] before finally settling in with [[Amiens SC]] in 2005.<ref name="amiens">{{cite web |title=Steven N'Zonzi a signé son premier contrat pro à l'ASC |trans-title=Steven N'Zonzi has signed his first professional contract with ASC |url=https://www.amiensfootball.com/blog/article/steven-nzonzi-a-signe-son-premier-contrat-pro-a-lasc-8438 |website=amiensfootball.com |access-date=6 September 2025 |language=French}}</ref>

===Amiens=== After featuring in the [[Championnat de France amateur 2]] for his first two years at the club, Nzonzi made his professional debut on 24 November 2007 in a [[Coupe de France]] match against amateur club AS [[Raismes]] appearing as a substitute in the 74th minute, Amiens won the match 7–0. He earned his first start on 15 April 2008 playing the entire 90 minutes in a 1–0 loss to [[SC Bastia|Bastia]]. Following the season, he signed his first professional contract and was officially promoted to the senior team.<ref name="amiens"/>

Nzonzi was given the starting [[defensive midfielder]] role for the [[2008–09 Amiens SC season|2008–09 season]] and appeared in 36 total matches. He also scored his first professional goal in a 2–1 defeat to [[RC Strasbourg|Strasbourg]] on 8 May 2009. The defeat to Strasbourg led to Amiens going winless in their final four matches, which led to the club suffering relegation to the [[Championnat National]], France's third division of football. Despite the relegation, Nzonzi was applauded for his play and he was linked with a move to the English [[Premier League]], with [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] and [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] showing a serious interest in the young Frenchman, who many hailed as the next [[Patrick Vieira]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/sport/blackburnrovers/4430357.Blackburn_Rovers_eye_the__next_Vieira_/ |title=Rovers Pursue Young 'Vieira' |publisher=Blackburncitizen.co.uk |access-date=8 November 2011}}</ref>

===Blackburn Rovers=== On 28 June 2009, it was reported that Blackburn Rovers had agreed a deal with Amiens to sign Nzonzi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/transfer_clockwatch/0,23710,14896,00.html |title=Transfer Clockwatch |publisher=Skysports.com |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=8 November 2011}}</ref> The move was completed on 30 June, signing for a fee of £650,000, on a four-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackburn sign midfielder N'Zonzi|date=30 June 2009 |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8127426.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Steven N'Zonzi.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Nzonzi playing for Blackburn Rovers in 2011]]

On 15 August 2009, Nzonzi made his debut for Blackburn where he made his first start in a 2–0 loss against [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] and since making his debut, found himself very much part of [[Sam Allardyce]]'s plans. He scored his first goal for Rovers on 4 October 2009 against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in the 6–2 defeat.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8280477.stm|title=Arsenal 6–2 Blackburn|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 October 2009 |access-date=4 October 2009}}</ref> After scoring his first goal, Nzonzi admitted he had been surprised at how quickly he had established himself in the side but was determined to keep his place in the starting XI.<ref>{{cite news|title=N'zonzi surprised by impact|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/5616121/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 October 2009|access-date=6 June 2012}}</ref> His second goal for the club was a 30-yard strike against [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on 17 April 2010 in a 3–2 defeat at [[Ewood Park]]. On 3 May 2010, during the pre-match build up to the Arsenal game, he was announced as the Blackburn Rovers Player of the Year for the 2009–10 season, chosen by the fans.

In August 2010, Nzonzi signed a new five-year deal with Blackburn, lasting until summer 2015. Rovers chairman John Williams said: "We are delighted to secure Steven for the long term. He was outstanding last year and the new deal is richly deserved." On 21 August 2011, Nzonzi scored his third goal for Blackburn with a header against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] in a 2–1 defeat at [[St Andrew's (stadium)|St Andrew's]]. Soon after Nzonzi found himself dropping down the pecking order as a result of both [[Phil Jones (footballer born 1992)|Phil Jones]] and [[Vince Grella]]'s form in midfield. This led Allardyce urged him to raise his game and recapture his form of last season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sam – N'Zonzi must improve|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6391266/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 September 2010|access-date=6 June 2012}}</ref> Later on in his second season, Allardyce was sacked and replaced by [[Steve Kean]]. On 2 April 2011, Nzonzi received his first red card of his career in a 0–0 draw against Arsenal two-footed challenge on [[Laurent Koscielny]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Arsenal 0 – 0 Blackburn|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9439731.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 April 2011|access-date=6 June 2012}}</ref> Nzonzi was banned for 4 matches and on 30 April 2011, Nzonzi made his return in a 1–0 win over [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]].

On 26 November 2011 against [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], Nzonzi was hit with a violent conduct charge for intentionally elbowing [[Ryan Shawcross]] in the face.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven Nzonzi banned for three matches|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15951334|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref> Nzonzi served a three-match ban after admitting an FA charge of violent conduct.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nzonzi admits FA charge|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7341717/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 November 2011|access-date=6 June 2012}}</ref> On 11 February 2012, Nzonzi scored his first goal of the season and set up a goal for the club top scorer [[Yakubu (footballer)|Yakubu]] in a 3–2 win over [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackburn 3–2 QPR|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16884321|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2 September 2012}}</ref> On 24 March 2012, Nzonzi scored his second goal of the season in a 2–1 loss against Bolton Wanderers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bolton 2–1 Blackburn|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17412469|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2 September 2012}}</ref> At the end of the season, Blackburn were relegated for the first time in 11 seasons and Nzonzi told manager [[Steve Kean]] he wanted to leave.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steven Nzonzi asks to leave Blackburn Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18885096|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2 September 2012}}</ref>

===Stoke City=== [[File:Steven N'Zonzi (cropped).jpg|150px|right|thumb|Nzonzi with Stoke City in 2013]]

On 31 August 2012, Nzonzi joined [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] for a fee of £3 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nzonzi completes Stoke City move as Goodwillie leaves on loan|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/9905365.Nzonzi_completes_Stoke_City_move_as_Goodwillie_leaves_on_loan/?|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=31 August 2012 |access-date=31 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke tie up deals for Charlie Adam and Steven Nzonzi|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19418465|work=BBC Sport|access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref> He made his debut for Stoke in a 1–1 draw at home to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 15 September 2012 and his performance earned him the [[man of the match]] award.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stoke 1–1 Man City|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/261599/report|work=Sky Sports|access-date=15 September 2012}}</ref> Impressed with Nzonzi's start to his Stoke career manager [[Tony Pulis]] believes that he will one day play in the [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi set for Champions' League, says Tony Pulis|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-17362465-detail/story.html?|work=The Sentinel|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref> Nzonzi was sent off for a "studs-up" challenge on [[Jack Cork]] in a 3–3 draw with [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] on 29 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Shemilt|first=Stephan|title=Stoke 3 – 3 Southampton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20823022|work=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=30 December 2012|date=29 December 2012}}</ref> However no contact was made with Cork and Pulis decided to appeal [[Mark Clattenburg]]'s decision.<ref>{{cite web|last=Shemilt|first=Stephan|title=Tony Pulis frustrated by dismissal of Stoke's Steven Nzonzi|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20866620|work=BBC Sport|access-date=30 December 2012|date=29 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi to have red card reviewed|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-17724368-detail/story.html?|work=The Sentinel|access-date=31 December 2012}}</ref> His red card was later rescinded by [[The Football Association|the FA]].<ref>{{cite web|title=FA uphold Stoke appeal against Steven Nzonzi red card against Southampton|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11701/8377258?|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2 January 2013}}</ref> After reacting angrily to suffering a broken nose against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]], Nzonzi was told to keep his temperament in check by assistant manager [[David Kemp (footballer)|David Kemp]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dave Kemp urges Steven Nzonzi to keep temperament in check|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-18256711-detail/story.html?#axzz2Lts1TMQD|work=The Sentinel|access-date=26 February 2013}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Stoke in a 2–1 defeat against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] on 12 May 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke 1–2 Tottenham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22417723|work=BBC Sport|access-date=12 May 2013}}</ref> He ended the [[2012–13 Stoke City F.C. season|2012–13]] season having made 38 appearances for the club but once the campaign had come to an end he revealed that he was unhappy at the club and handed in a transfer request.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi asks to leave Stoke City|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/story-19078367-detail/story.html?#axzz2TooHwWzk|work=The Sentinel|access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref> His request was rejected by the club.<ref>{{cite web|title=Club Reject Nzonzi Request|url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/club-reject-nzonzi-request-834292.aspx|work=Stoke City F.C|access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref>

Under new manager [[Mark Hughes]], Nzonzi remained at Stoke going into the [[2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season|2013–14]] and he produced a [[man of the match]] performance against [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] on 31 August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Analysis: Steven N'Zonzi – A Symbol Of A New Style At Stoke?|url=http://squawka.com/news/2013/09/11/steven-nzonzi-a-symbol-of-times-changing-at-stoke/2013091120796|work=squawka.com|access-date=12 September 2013}}</ref> However, after this his performances dropped off and assistant manager [[Mark Bowen (footballer)|Mark Bowen]] advised Nzonzi to stop his 'theatrical sulks'.<ref>{{cite web|title=Extra time: Should Stoke City drop Steven Nzonzi?|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Extra-time-Stoke-City-drop-Steven-Nzonzi/story-20062227-detail/story.html|work=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nzonzi advised to stop his theatrical sulks|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Nzonzi-advised-stop-theatrical-sulks/story-20086801-detail/story.html|work=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=22 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118012751/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Nzonzi-advised-stop-theatrical-sulks/story-20086801-detail/story.html|archive-date=18 November 2013}}</ref> On 23 November 2013 he scored and provided an assist in a 2–0 win over [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi takes influential performance in his stride|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Steven-Nzonzi-takes-influential/story-20170781-detail/story.html|work=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=25 November 2013}}</ref> He was sent-off in the return fixture against Sunderland on 29 January 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunderland 1–0 Stoke|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25838328|work=BBC Sport|access-date=3 March 2014}}</ref> After serving his suspension Nzonzi spent time on the bench much to his frustration.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi not hiding frustration of spell on sidelines|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-1-Arsenal-0-Steven-Nzonzi-hiding/story-20740120-detail/story.html#ixzz2uum2JyCz|work=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=3 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929184305/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-1-Arsenal-0-Steven-Nzonzi-hiding/story-20740120-detail/story.html#ixzz2uum2JyCz|archive-date=29 September 2015}}</ref> He returned to the starting line-up and scored in a 4–1 win over [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] on 23 March 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aston Villa 1–4 Stoke|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26599250|work=BBC Sport|access-date=26 March 2014}}</ref> He played 40 times for Stoke in 2013–14 as the team finished in 9th position and Nzonzi stated that he is happy playing for Stoke under Mark Hughes.<ref>{{cite web|title='Potters can match my ambitions,' says Steven Nzonzi|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Potters-match-ambitions-says-Steven/story-21081907-detail/story.html|work=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=13 May 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513101922/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Potters-match-ambitions-says-Steven/story-21081907-detail/story.html|archive-date=13 May 2014}}</ref> However he handed in a transfer request for a second season running.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi submits transfer request to Stoke City – his second in 12 months|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/10835651/Steven-Nzonzi-submits-transfer-request-to-Stoke-City-his-second-in-12-months.html|work=The Telegraph|date=15 May 2014 |access-date=17 May 2014}}</ref> A move away from Stoke in the summer transfer window did not materialise, despite this Nzonzi insisted he is happy to carry on playing for Stoke.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi confirms he is happy to stay, despite summer transfer request |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Steven-Nzonzi-confirms-happy-Stoke/story-22941927-detail/story.html|website=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=21 September 2014}}</ref>

Nzonzi was an ever-present in [[2014–15 Stoke City F.C. season|2014–15]], playing 42 times as Stoke finished in ninth position for a second consecutive campaign.<ref name="2014/2015"/> He also scored a career best of four goals which were against Southampton, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and in a 6–1 victory over Liverpool on the final day of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke 2–3 Southampton|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29718448|access-date=26 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Man United 2–1 Stoke|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30188282|access-date=26 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke 3–0 Tottenham|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32561784|access-date=26 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke 6–1 Liverpool|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32770765|access-date=26 May 2015}}</ref> Nzonzi's performances during the campaign earned him the [[Stoke City F.C. Player of the Year|Player of the Year award]].<ref name="Nzonzi Steals The Show">{{cite web|title=Nzonzi Steals The Show|url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/nzonzi-steals-the-show-2463505.aspx|website=Stoke City|access-date=22 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nzonzi Proud Of Coveted Awards|url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/nzonzi-proud-of-coveted-awards-2467425.aspx|website=Stoke City|access-date=26 May 2015}}</ref> In June 2015, with Nzonzi entering his final year on his contract, manager [[Mark Hughes]] tried to convince him to agree to sign a new contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Hughes ready to step into Steven Nzonzi battle|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Mark-Hughes-ready-step-Steven-Nzonzi/story-26717379-detail/story.html|website=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=9 July 2015}}</ref> However his efforts were unsuccessful and the club 'reluctantly' accepted a £7 million offer from [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke City accept £7m bid from Sevilla for Steven N'Zonzi|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/08/steven-nzonzi-stoke-sevilla-accept-bid|website=The Guardian|date=8 July 2015 |access-date=9 July 2015 |last1=James |first1=Stuart }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Hughes – We tried hard to convince Steven Nzonzi to stay |url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Mark-Hughes-tried-hard-convince-Steven/story-26863214-detail/story.html|website=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=9 July 2015}}</ref> In total Nzonzi spent three seasons at Stoke making 120 appearances scoring seven goals.<ref name=Soccerbase/>

===Sevilla=== [[File:NzonziSevilla(cropped).png|150px|thumb|Nzonzi with Sevilla in 2016]]

On 9 July 2015, Nzonzi signed for [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] for a fee around the region of £7 million, on a four-year contract which includes a €30 million (£21.5m) buyout clause.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nzonzi Seals Sevilla Switch |url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/nzonzi-seals-sevilla-switch-2536210.aspx |publisher=Stoke City |date=9 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Steven Nzonzi: Stoke City sell midfielder to Sevilla for £7m |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33454586 |publisher=BBC |date=9 July 2015}}</ref> On 22 August, he was sent off on his debut in a goalless draw at [[Málaga CF]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Atl Madrid 1–0 Las Palmas|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34011857|access-date=23 August 2015|date=22 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://sevillafc.es/en/teams/first-team/nzonzi |title= Nzonzi |publisher = Sevilla FC| access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>

Nzonzi initially struggled with the immense heat in [[Andalusia]], and a style of play based on retention of the ball and technical ability, but entered a period of good form in the second half of the season, culminating in Sevilla winning the [[UEFA Europa League]] [[2016 UEFA Europa League Final|final]] against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in [[Basel]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Pete|title=Europa League final keeper David Soria: I had trial at Stoke City|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Europa-League-final-David-Soria-keeper-trial/story-29259037-detail/story.html|access-date=19 May 2016|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=11 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512105610/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Europa-League-final-David-Soria-keeper-trial/story-29259037-detail/story.html|archive-date=12 May 2016}}</ref>

On 23 October 2016, his winning goal in a home victory over [[Atlético Madrid]] put his team briefly on top of the league.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sevilla 1–0 Atlético Madrid|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37681721|access-date=25 October 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 October 2016}}</ref> He was voted [[La Liga Player of the Month]] for January 2017, with the league's website writing "Often to be found in the thick of the action, Nzonzi showcased his aptitude for regaining possession and distributing the play, qualities which have seen him establish himself as one of the first names on Sampaoli's team sheet".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laliga.es/en/news/steven-nzonzi-named-laliga-santander-player-of-the-month-for-january|publisher=La Liga|date=7 February 2017|title=Steven N'Zonzi named LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for January}}</ref> On 14 March in the second leg of the last 16 of the Champions League, he had a penalty saved by [[Leicester City]]'s [[Kasper Schmeichel]] – as did teammate [[Joaquín Correa]] in the first leg – as Sevilla was eliminated 3–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ronay|first1=Barney|title=Kasper Schmeichel's Champions League brilliance confirms his rise to the elite|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/mar/15/kasper-schmeichel-champions-league-leicester-steven-nzonzi|access-date=15 March 2017|work=The Guardian|date=15 March 2017}}</ref>

===Roma=== On 14 August 2018, Nzonzi signed for [[Serie A]] club [[AS Roma|Roma]] for an initial fee of €26.65 million, plus performance-related clauses that could be worth an additional €4 million. He signed a four-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Steven Nzonzi completes Roma move | work = AS Roma | date = 14 August 2018 | access-date = 14 August 2018 | url = http://www.asroma.com/en/news/2018/8/steven-nzonzi-completes-roma-move}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title = Steven Nzonzi: Roma sign France's World Cup-winning midfielder from Sevilla | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 14 August 2018 | access-date = 14 August 2018 | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45187581}}</ref> He made his debut 13 days later in a 3–3 home draw with [[Atalanta BC|Atalanta]], as a half-time substitute for [[Bryan Cristante]] with the team 3–1 down. [[ESPN FC]]'s analysis named him as [[man of the match]] for "adding weight and muscle" to Roma's midfield.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Daley |first1=Terry |title=Roma's middling effort rescued by 8/10 super-sub Steven N'zonzi |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/club/as-roma/104/blog/post/3614511/romas-middling-effort-rescued-by-8-10-super-sub-steven-nzonzi-vs-atalanta |access-date=2 November 2018 |publisher=ESPN FC |date=27 August 2018}}</ref> On 6 October, he scored his only goal for the ''Giallorossi'', a header in a 2–0 victory at [[Empoli FC|Empoli]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gentile |first1=Marco |title=La Roma soffre ma espugna Empoli: 0-2 firmato Nzonzi-Dzeko|trans-title=Roma suffer but defeat Empoli: 0-2 by Nzonzi and Dzeko |url=http://www.ilgiornale.it/news/sport/roma-soffre-espugna-empoli-0-2-firmato-nzonzi-dzeko-1584862.html |access-date=2 November 2018 |work=Il Giornale |date=6 October 2018 |language=it}}</ref> Nzonzi made 39 appearances for Roma in [[2018–19 AS Roma season|2018–19]] as Roma finished sixth in Serie A.<ref name=Soccerway/> At the end of the season it was reported that Roma were actively trying to sell Nzonzi in order to balance their books.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ex-Stoke City ace 'being forced out' of Roma |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/steven-nzonzi-stoke-roma-galatasaray-3211560 |website=Stoke Sentinel |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref>

On 16 August 2019, Nzonzi joined Turkish side [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] on loan for the [[2019–20 Galatasaray S.K. season|2019–20 season]].<ref>{{Cite web | title = NZONZI JOINS GALATASARAY ON INITIAL LOAN | publisher = A.S. Roma | date = 16 August 2019 | access-date = 16 August 2019 | url = https://www.asroma.com/en/news/2019/8/nzonzi-joins-galatasaray-on-initial-loan}}</ref> He played 15 times for Galatasaray before he was suspended from the team for 'undisciplined behaviour'.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ex-Stoke City star suspended indefinitely due to 'undisciplined behaviour' |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-steven-nzonzi-galatasaray-3643397 |website=Stoke Sentinel |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> He returned to Roma in January 2020 and was loaned to [[Ligue 1]] side [[Stade Rennais FC|Rennes]] until the end of the [[2019–20 Stade Rennais FC season|2019–20 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Steven Nzonzi est Rouge et Noir ! |trans-title=Steven N'Zonzi is Red and Black |url=https://www.staderennais.com/actualites/equipe-pro/steven-nzonzi-est-rouge-et-noir |website=staderennais.com |access-date=6 September 2025 |language=French}}</ref> After Rennes qualified for the [[UEFA Champions League]], Nzonzi's loan was automatically extended for [[2020–21 Stade Rennais FC season|2020–21 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mercato: la troisième place de Rennes va faire rester Nzonzi un an de plus |url=https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-la-troisieme-place-de-rennes-va-faire-rester-nzonzi-un-an-de-plus_AV-202004300413.html |language=French |trans-title=Transfer window: Rennes' third place will keep Nzonzi for another year}}</ref> At the end of the season Rennes turned down the chance to sign Nzonzi on a permanent contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Steven Nzonzi quitte la Bretagne |url=https://www.staderennais.com/actualites/equipe-pro/steven-nzonzi-quitte-la-bretagne |website=staderennais.com |access-date=6 September 2025 |trans-title=Steven Nzonzi leaves Brittany}}</ref>

===Later career=== On 29 September 2021 Nzonzi left Roma and signed for [[Qatar Stars League]] club [[Al-Rayyan SC|Al-Rayyan]] on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Al Rayyan SC sign World Cup Winner Steven Nzonzi |url=https://www.alkassenglish.net/NewsDetails-9169-Al-Rayyan-SC-sign-World-Cup-Winner-Steven-Nzonzi- |website=alkassenglish.net |access-date=18 September 2025}}</ref> After two years in Qatar he signed a one-year contract with Turkish [[Süper Lig]] club [[Konyaspor]] in August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/Haber/hos-geldin-steven-nzonzi/9243|title=Hoş geldin Steven Nzonzi|last=|first=|date=August 25, 2023|website=konyaspor.org.tr|publisher=|language=tr|access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> He made 36 appearances for Konyaspor in [[2023–24 Konyaspor season|2023–24]], helping them to narrowly avoid relegation.<ref name=Soccerway/> For the [[2024–25 Persian Gulf Pro League|2024–25 season]], Nzonzi played for Iranian side [[Sepahan S.C.|Sepahan]] in the [[Persian Gulf Pro League]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Stoke City favourite secures unlikely transfer to club in Iran |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-transfer-steven-nzonzi-9495254 |website=Stoke Sentinel |access-date=18 September 2025}}</ref>

On 8 August 2025, Nzonzi returned to [[EFL Championship|Championship]] club Stoke City on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Potters legend makes ST4 return |url=https://www.stokecityfc.com/news/2025/august/08/potters-legend-makes-st4-return/ |website=Stoke City |access-date=8 August 2025}}</ref> Nzonzi played 31 times for the Potters in the [[2025–26 Stoke City F.C. season|2025–26 season]], scoring once in a 3–0 win away at [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Oxford United 0-3 Stoke City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cqjwe808jp7t |website=BBC Sport |access-date=14 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stoke City 2025/26 squad review - keep, sell, loan, return or buy |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-transfer-keep-sell-10937317 |website=Stoke Sentinel |access-date=14 May 2026}}</ref> On 14 May 2026, the club announced he would be leaving in the summer when his contract expired.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-14 |title=Stoke City release Lewis Baker and Steven Nzonzi, sign Milan Smit on permanent deal |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp8pzxr15xko |access-date=2026-05-14 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>

==International career== Nzonzi earned his first call up to the [[France national under-21 football team|France U-21 team]] by coach [[Erick Mombaerts]] on 1 October 2009 for their [[2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification|European Under-21 Championship qualification]] matches against [[Malta national under-21 football team|Malta]] and [[Belgium national under-21 football team|Belgium]]. He made his debut eight days later in the first match, appearing as a 58th-minute substitute for [[Younousse Sankharé]] in a 2–0 victory.<ref>{{cite web|title=Malta U21 0–2 France U21|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/09/europe/uefa-u21-championship/malta-under-21/france-under-21/877179/|work=Soccerway|access-date=17 September 2012}}</ref> He earned his first under-21 international start in the match against Belgium, which ended 0–0. In January 2011, he was called up to the [[DR Congo national football team|DR Congo national team]] due to his nationality but he did not want to commit to the international team due to structural problems at the administrative level.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven NZONZI - |url=https://www.unfp.org/joueur/steven-nzonzi-13748/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=www.unfp.org}}</ref> He did not rule out playing for the Congolese national team in the future.<ref>{{cite web|title=RDC – Sélection : N'Zonzi, " Je ne ferme pas la porte "|url=http://congosport.net/article.php?id=1349&m=2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002202220/http://congosport.net/article.php?id=1349&m=2|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 October 2013|publisher=Congo Sport|access-date=30 August 2012|year=2011}}</ref> He again turned DR Congo down in November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nzonzi turns down DR Congo invitation|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/africa/news/121111/Nzonzi_turns_down_DR_Congo_invitation|work=Super Sport|access-date=11 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Stoke midfielder Nzonzi turns down DR Congo invitation|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20314184|work=BBC Sport|access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref>

In August 2016, Nzonzi's father contacted new England manager [[Sam Allardyce]] – who had signed him for Blackburn in 2009 – to inquire whether he was eligible to represent [[English national football team|England]]. Although he had completed more than the five years' necessary residency in the United Kingdom, Nzonzi was ineligible to switch allegiance as he was not eligible for England when he made his debut for France under-21.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sam Allardyce reveals failed attempt to call up Steven N'Zonzi for England|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/aug/28/sam-allardyce-steven-nzonzi-england-call-up-squad|access-date=3 November 2017|work=The Guardian|date=28 August 2016}}</ref><ref name=EngTele>{{cite news| title = Sam Allardyce's attempt to hand Steven Nzonzi England squad call-up blocked by Fifa| url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/27/sam-allardyces-attempt-to-hand-steven-nzonzi-england-squad-call/| newspaper = The Telegraph| access-date =28 August 2016}}</ref> On 2 November 2017, Nzonzi was called up to the French senior national team for the first time, for friendly matches against Germany and Wales.<ref>{{cite news|title=Martial joins N'Zonzi & Pavard in France squad|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/anthony-martial-joins-steven-nzonzi-nabil-pavard-in-france/ihe6z04lyrif13qua6covj9d3|access-date=3 November 2017|publisher=Goal.com|date=2 November 2017}}</ref> He made his debut against the Welsh in a 2–0 win at the [[Stade de France]] on 10 November, as a half-time substitute for [[Corentin Tolisso]].<ref>{{cite news|title=France 2–0 Wales: Youngsters shine briefly but classy Les Bleus show their World Cup credentials in Paris|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/france-2-0-wales-youngsters-13888318|access-date=11 November 2017|publisher=Wales Online|date=10 November 2017}}</ref> Nzonzi was part of France's squad that won the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]] in Russia. In the [[2018 FIFA World Cup Final|final]], he came on as a substitute for the booked [[N'Golo Kanté]] after 55 minutes of a 4–2 win over [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] at the [[Luzhniki Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=McNulty |first1=Phil |title=France 4–2 Croatia |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44754965 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 July 2018}}</ref>

==Style of play== Nzonzi plays in a defensive role in [[Midfielder#Central midfielder|centre midfield]] and is noted for being calm and composed whilst in possession and having a good passing ability.<ref>{{cite web|title=N'Zonzi is key|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11096/8944238/nzonzi-is-key?|work=Sky Sports|access-date=27 September 2013}}</ref> He has earned comparisons to compatriot [[Patrick Vieira]] both in style and physical ability.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vieira talk flatters N'Zonzi|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11676/7611991/Vieira-talk-flatters-N-Zonzi|work=Sky Sports|access-date=27 September 2013}}</ref> He is also able to cover great distance during a match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steven Nzonzi covers more miles than anyone else in Premier League|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Steven-Nzonzi-covers-miles-Premier/story-25782087-detail/story.html|website=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=30 December 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231214021/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Steven-Nzonzi-covers-miles-Premier/story-25782087-detail/story.html|archive-date=31 December 2014}}</ref>

==Personal life== In September 2013, Nzonzi was interviewed by police after he was involved in a collision with a cyclist in [[Hale, Greater Manchester]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Stoke City footballer Steven N'Zonzi quizzed by police over Hale 'bike crash'|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/stoke-city-footballer-steven-nzonzi-6107669?|work=Manchester Evening News|date=28 September 2013 |access-date=28 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Good luck finding me on foreign plates" case passed to CPS. Driver of matt black Audi identified as Steven N'Zonzi by own team manager.|author=John Stevenson |date=26 September 2013 |url=http://road.cc/content/news/94812-good-luck-finding-me-foreign-plates-case-passed-cps|access-date=27 September 2013}}</ref> In October 2015, Nzonzi was ordered to stand trial after allegedly assaulting his wife.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former midfielder Steven Nzonzi was in police custody during club's awards night|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-midfielder-Steven-Nzonzi-police/story-27984690-detail/story.html?|website=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=14 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Footballer Steven N'Zonzi to stand trial accused of assaulting wife|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/footballer-steven-nzonzi-stand-trial-10256070|website=Manchester Evening News|date=14 October 2015 |access-date=14 October 2015}}</ref> He was cleared of the charges in December 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex-Stoke City footballer Steven Nzonzi found not guilty of assault on wife|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Ex-Stoke-City-footballer-Steven-Nzonzi-guilty/story-28409659-detail/story.html|website=Stoke Sentinel|access-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> Nzonzi has previously commented on the common misstyling of his name as Steven N'Zonzi.<ref>{{cite news| title = Steven Nzonzi s'écrit sans apostrophe| work = L'Équipe| date = 2 November 2017| access-date = 13 November 2017| url = https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Steven-nzonzi-s-ecrit-sans-apostrophe/847380| language = fr| trans-title=Steven Nzonzi is written without an apostrophe}}</ref>

In 2015, He got separated with his ex-wife and the divorce was finalized in 2016. Then He started dating Turkish businesswomen Seda Parseker in 2019 then the couple got married in 2021.<ref>https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/sporarena/galatasarayin-eski-oyuncusu-nzonzi-seda-parsekerle-evlendi-41840063</ref> After marriage she took his surname and now she is known as Seda Nzonzi.<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=Seda+Nzonzi</ref> The couple have two kids together born in 2023 and 2024 named after himself Steven Junior and Siena.<ref>https://bbnhaber.com.tr/konya-spor/konyasporlu-futbolcu-nzonzi-baba-oldu/136469</ref>

==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 2 May 2026}}<ref name=Soccerbase>{{cite web|title=Steven N'Zonzi|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=51626|work=Soccerbase|access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref><ref name=Soccerway>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/steven-nzozi/47041/ |title=S. Nzonzi: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=16 August 2019}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Coupe de France]], [[FA Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coppa Italia]], [[Emir of Qatar Cup]], [[Turkish Cup]], [[Iranian Hazfi Cup]]}} !colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes [[Coupe de la Ligue]], [[EFL Cup]], [[Qatari Stars Cup]]}} !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Amiens SC|Amiens]] |[[2007–08 Amiens SC season|2007–08]] |[[Ligue 2]] |3||0||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||5||0 |- |[[2008–09 Amiens SC season|2008–09]] |Ligue 2 |34||1||1||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||36||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !37!!1!!3!!0!!1!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!41!!1 |- |rowspan="4"|[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] |[[2009–10 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season|2009–10]]<ref name="2009/2010">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2009|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> |[[Premier League]] |33||2||0||0||5||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||38||2 |- |[[2010–11 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season|2010–11]]<ref name="2010/2011">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2010|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> |Premier League |21||1||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||24||1 |- |[[2011–12 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season|2011–12]]<ref name="2011/2012">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2011|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> |Premier League |32||2||1||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||2 |- !colspan="2"|Total !86!!5!!2!!0!!8!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!96!!5 |- |rowspan="4"|[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] |[[2012–13 Stoke City F.C. season|2012–13]]<ref name="2012/2013">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2012|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> |Premier League |35||1||3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||38||1 |- |[[2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season|2013–14]]<ref name="2013/2014">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2013|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> |Premier League |36||2||2||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||40||2 |- |[[2014–15 Stoke City F.C. season|2014–15]]<ref name="2014/2015">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2014|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=16 August 2014}}</ref> |Premier League |38||3||2||0||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||42||4 |- !colspan="2"|Total !109!!6!!7!!0!!4!!1!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!120!!7 |- |rowspan="4"|[[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] |[[2015–16 Sevilla FC season|2015–16]]<ref name="2015/2016">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2015|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=9 July 2015}}</ref> |[[La Liga]] |28||3||6||1||colspan="2"|—||12{{efn|Five appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]], seven appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||0||0||0||46||4 |- |[[2016–17 Sevilla FC season|2016–17]]<ref name="2016/2017">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2016|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=9 July 2016}}</ref> |La Liga |35||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}}||1||2{{efn|One appearance in [[Supercopa de España]], one appearance in [[UEFA Super Cup]]}}||0||46||3 |- |[[2017–18 Sevilla FC season|2017–18]]<ref name="2017/2018">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2017|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=25 July 2017}}</ref> |La Liga |27||1||7||0||colspan="2"|—||10{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||44||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !90!!6!!14!!1!!colspan="2"|—!!30!!1!!2!!0!!136!!8 |- |[[AS Roma|Roma]] |[[2018–19 AS Roma season|2018–19]]<ref name="2018/2019">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2018|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=10 August 2018}}</ref> |[[Serie A]] |30||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||39||1 |- |[[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] (loan) |[[2019–20 Galatasaray S.K. season|2019–20]]<ref name="2019/2020">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2019|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=30 April 2020}}</ref> |[[Süper Lig]] |10||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||5{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||15||0 |- |rowspan="3"|[[Stade Rennais FC|Rennes]] (loan) |[[2019–20 Stade Rennais FC season|2019–20]]<ref name="2019/2020"/> |[[Ligue 1]] |5||0||2||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||7||0 |- |[[2020–21 Stade Rennais FC season|2020–21]]<ref name="2020/2021">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2020|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=22 September 2020}}</ref> |Ligue 1 |34||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||5{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||39||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !39!!1!!2!!0!!0!!0!!5!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!46!!1 |- |rowspan=3|[[Al-Rayyan SC|Al-Rayyan]] |[[2021–22 Qatar Stars League|2021–22]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Qatar Stars League]] |17||1||3||0||2||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||22||2 |- |[[2022–23 Qatar Stars League|2022–23]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Qatar Stars League |22||1||1||0||0||0||7{{efn|Appearances in [[AFC Champions League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||30||4 |- !colspan="2"|Total !39!!2!!4!!0!!2!!1!!7!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!52!!6 |- |[[Konyaspor]] |[[2023–24 Konyaspor season|2023–24]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |Süper Lig |33||4||3||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||36||4 |- |[[Sepahan S.C.|Sepahan]] |[[2024–25 Persian Gulf Pro League|2024–25]]<ref name=Soccerway/> |[[Persian Gulf Pro League]] |24||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||6{{efn|Appearances in [[AFC Champions League Two]]}}||1||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Iranian Super Cup]]}}||1||32||3 |- |[[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] |[[2025–26 Stoke City F.C. season|2025–26]]<ref name="2025/2026">{{Soccerbase season|51626|2025|name=Steven Nzonzi|access-date=8 August 2025}}</ref> |[[EFL Championship]] |30||1||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !527!!28!!38!!1!!15!!2!!61!!6!!3!!1!!643!!38 |} {{notelist}}

===International=== {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=30040|title=Steven Nzonzi – national football team player|publisher=EU-Football.info|access-date=5 June 2018}}</ref> |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan=3|[[France national football team|France]] |2017||2||0 |- |2018||12||0 |- |2020||6||0 |- !colspan=2|Total||20||0 |}

==Honours== '''Sevilla''' * [[UEFA Europa League]]: [[2015–16 UEFA Europa League|2015–16]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/45187581|title=Steven Nzonzi: Roma sign France's World Cup-winning midfielder from Sevilla|website=BBC|date=14 August 2018|access-date=3 September 2019}}</ref> '''Sepahan''' *[[Iranian Super Cup]]: [[Iranian Super Cup|2024]]

'''France''' * [[FIFA World Cup]]: [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44754965|title=France 4–2 Croatia|website=BBC |date=15 July 2018|access-date=15 July 2018|last=McNulty|first=Phil}}</ref>

'''Individual''' *Blackburn Rovers Player of the Year: [[2009–10 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season|2009–10]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8131649.cryers-blackburn-rovers-player-year/|title=The Cryers: Blackburn Rovers player of the year|website=Lancashire Telegraph|date=2 May 2010|access-date=9 January 2020}}</ref> *[[Stoke City F.C. Player of the Year|Stoke City Player of the Year]]: [[2014–15 Stoke City F.C. season|2014–15]]<ref name="Nzonzi Steals The Show"/> * UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: [[2015–16 UEFA Europa League#Squad of the Season|2015–16]]<ref>{{cite web|title=UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/022d-0e946a347208-55be5902368b-1000--uefa-europa-league-squad-of-the-season/|website=UEFA|date=20 May 2016}}</ref> * [[La Liga Player of the Month]]: January 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laliga.es/en/news/steven-nzonzi-named-laliga-santander-player-of-the-month-for-january|website=La Liga|date=7 February 2017|title=Steven N'Zonzi named LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for January}}</ref>

'''Orders''' * [[Knight of the Legion of Honour]]: 2018<ref>{{cite journal |date=1 January 2019 |title=Décret du 31 décembre 2018 portant promotion et nomination |trans-title=Decree of 31 December 2018 on promotion and appointment |url=https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000037909703 |journal=Official Journal of the French Republic |volume=2019 |issue=1 |id=PRER1835394D |access-date=28 November 2020 |language=fr}}</ref>

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