Jonathan Panzo
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Jonathan William Panzo (born 25 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Birmingham City.
Early life
Panzo was born in Brockley, London to parents from the Ivory Coast.
Club career
Monaco
After playing for Chelsea, whom he joined at the age of nine, Panzo moved to Monaco in July 2018. He made his senior debut for their reserve team in the Championnat National 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.
On 30 August 2019, Panzo joined Belgian club Cercle Brugge on a season-long loan.
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. Later that month, however, he was said to be close to remaining in France and transferring to Dijon. He eventually signed with club on 26 August 2020, for an undisclosed fee.
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.
On 13 July 2022, Panzo joined Coventry City on loan for the 2022–23 season.
On 1 September 2023, Panzo joined Cardiff City on loan for the 2023–24 season. He was recalled in January 2024.
On 30 January 2024, he was loaned to Belgian Pro League side Standard Liège until the end of the season.
Rio Ave
On 17 July 2024, he moved on a season-long loan to Primeira Liga club Rio Ave.
On 2 June 2025, Panzo's move to Rio Ave was made permanent.
Birmingham City
Panzo returned to England on 2 February 2026, signing with Championship club Birmingham City.
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. He then went on to be part of the squad who beat Spain to win the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Panzo also represented England at under-19 level. He served as captain of the under-19 team.
On 30 August 2019, Panzo was included in the England U21 squad for the first time and made his debut during the 3–2 2021 U21 Euro qualifying win against Turkey on 6 September 2019.
Career statistics
As of 6 April 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Monaco II | 2018–19 | Championnat National 2 | 22 | 1 | — | — | — | 22 | 1 | |||
| Monaco | 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Cercle Brugge (loan) | 2019–20 | Belgian First Division A | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 | ||
| Dijon | 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
| Dijon II | 2021–22 | Championnat National 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Nottingham Forest | 2021–22 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Coventry City (loan) | 2022–23 | Championship | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Cardiff City (loan) | 2023–24 | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| Standard Liège (loan) | 2023–24 | Belgian Pro League | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 1 | ||
| Rio Ave (loan) | 2024–25 | Primeira Liga | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||
| Rio Ave | 2025–26 | Primeira Liga | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| Birmingham City | 2025–26 | Championship | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||
| Career totals | 152 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 166 | 4 |
Honours
England U17
Individual
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017