Jonathan Panzo

Jonathan William Panzo (born 25 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Portuguese club Rio Ave, on loan from club Nottingham Forest.

Early and personal life
Panzo was born in Brockley, London to parents from the Ivory Coast.

Monaco
After playing for Chelsea, whom he joined at the age of 9, 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.

On 17 July 2024, he moved on a season-long loan to Primeira Liga club Rio Ave.

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.

Honours
England U17
 * FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2017
 * UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2017

Individual
 * UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017