Jonathan William Panzo (born 25 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League Greece club Levadiakos.
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. He was released in June 2026 following the end of his contract.
Levadiakos On 15 September 2026, Panzo signed for Super League Greece club Levadiakos on a free transfer.
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
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMonaco II2018–19Championnat National 2221———221Monaco2018–19Ligue 1000010—102019–20Ligue 1200000—20Total2000100030Cercle Brugge (loan)2019–20Belgian First Division A17010——180Dijon2020–21Ligue 122010——2302021–22Ligue 20030——30Total220400000260Dijon II2021–22Championnat National 340———40Nottingham Forest2021–22Championship100000—102022–23Premier League000000—002023–24Premier League000000—002024–25Premier League000000—00Total1000000010Coventry City (loan)2022–23Championship291100020321Cardiff City (loan)2023–24Championship400010—50Standard Liège (loan)2023–24Belgian Pro League11100——111Rio Ave (loan)2024–25Primeira Liga18130——211Rio Ave2025–26Primeira Liga14000——140Birmingham City2025–26Championship8010——90Career totals152410020201664
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
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