Steven Nzonzi

• Full name: Steven Yves Gaël Nzonzi
• Date of birth: December 15, 1988
• Place of birth: La Garenne-Colombes, France
• Nationality: French (also holds Congolese heritage)
• Position: Defensive midfielder
• Height: 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)

Club career (selected highlights)

• Early career: Came through the youth system at Amiens and began his senior career at Amiens and then moved to Blackburn Rovers (England).
• Stade Rennais (Rennes): Nzonzi played for Stade Rennais FC (Rennes) from 2009 to 2012. At Rennes he developed into a commanding defensive midfielder, attracting attention from larger clubs due to his physical presence, passing range and composure on the ball.
• Sevilla: Transferred to Sevilla in 2012, where he became a key player in midfield and won the UEFA Europa League in 2014–15.
• Stoke City: Moved to Stoke City in the Premier League in 2015 for a substantial fee, later had loan spells including with Galatasaray and Blackburn Rovers return.
• AS Roma: Joined Roma (loan) for 2018–19 and then moved to other clubs including Al-Rayyan and a return to France later in his career.

International career

• Made his debut for the France national team in 2017.
• Was part of the France squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup (he made a limited number of appearances but was a squad member).

Playing style

• Powerful and tall defensive midfielder known for strong tackling, excellent aerial ability and calm, long-range passing that helps in switching play and initiating attacks.
• Often deployed as a deep-lying midfielder shielding the back four and recycling possession.

Notable honors

• UEFA Europa League: 2014–15 (with Sevilla)
• FIFA World Cup: 2018 (with France)

Clubs (chronological, selected)

• Amiens
• Blackburn Rovers
• Stade Rennais (Rennes) — 2009–2012
• Sevilla — 2012–2015
• Stoke City — 2015–2019 (including loans to Galatasaray, Blackburn Rovers, Roma)
• Al-Rayyan and later clubs

This summary highlights Steven Nzonzi's time at Rennes and key career points. Details such as exact transfer dates, appearance and goal totals can be provided on request.