Charles N'Zogbia
| Born | 28 May 1986, Le Havre |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A long-term target of Sir Bobby Robson, the Newcastle United boss had departed the St James' Park scene before Charles' protracted transfer was completed.
His early displays showed why his signature was so sought after.
Charles' contract was extended to June 2012 in September 2007.
He joined Wigan Athletic in February 2009 with a contract to June 2012.
Charles joined Aston Villa in July 2011 with a five-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Havre | 01 Jul 2002 | 04 Aug 2004 | |
| Newcastle United | 04 Aug 2004 | 02 Feb 2009 | |
| Wigan Athletic | 02 Feb 2009 | 29 Jul 2011 | |
| Aston Villa | 29 Jul 2011 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2004 | Blackburn Rovers | 3-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 2004 | Liverpool | 1-3 | Anfield | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2004 | Arsenal | 0-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Birmingham City | 2-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | West Bromwich Albion | 0-0 | The Hawthorns | Premier League | |
| 09 Jan 2005 | Yeading | 2-0 | Loftus Road | FA Cup | 3rd Round |
| 23 Jan 2005 | Arsenal | 0-1 | Highbury | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 2005 | Olympiakos | 3-1 | Stadio Karaiskaki | UEFA Cup | Round of 16 1st leg |
| 16 Mar 2005 | Olympiakos | 4-0 | St James' Park | UEFA Cup | Round of 16 2nd leg |
| 10 Apr 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0-1 | White Hart Lane | Premier League | |
| 14 Apr 2005 | Sporting Lisboa | 1-4 | Estadio Jose Alvalade | UEFA Cup | Quarter Final 2nd Leg |
| 17 Apr 2005 | Manchester United | 1-4 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | FA Cup | Semi Final |
| 20 Apr 2005 | Norwich City | 1-2 | Carrow Road | Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 2005 | Manchester United | 1-2 | Old Trafford | Premier League | |
| 27 Apr 2005 | Middlesbrough | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Crystal Palace | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 04 May 2005 | Fulham | 3-1 | Craven Cottage | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2005 | Everton | 0-2 | Goodison Park | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2005 | Chelsea | 1-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 17 Jul 2005 | ZTS Dubnica | 3-1 | Mestský Stadion | Intertoto Cup | 3rd Round 1st Leg |
| 23 Jul 2005 | ZTS Dubnica | 2-0 | St James' Park | Intertoto Cup | 3rd Round 2nd Leg |
| 27 Jul 2005 | Deportivo La Coruña | 1-2 | Estadio Riazor | Intertoto Cup | Semi Final 1st Leg |
| 03 Aug 2005 | Deportivo La Coruña | 1-2 | St James' Park | Intertoto Cup | Semi Final 2nd Leg |
| 14 Aug 2005 | Arsenal | 0-2 | Highbury | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | West Ham United | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Fulham | 1-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2005 | Blackburn Rovers | 3-0 | Ewood Park | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Manchester City | 1-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 2005 | Portsmouth | 0-0 | Fratton Park | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2005 | Wigan Athletic | 0-1 | JJB Stadium | Premier League | |
| 23 Oct 2005 | Sunderland | 3-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2005 | Grimsby Town | 1-0 | Blundell Park | Carling Cup | 3rd Round |
| 30 Oct 2005 | West Bromwich Albion | 3-0 | The Hawthorns | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Birmingham City | 1-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Chelsea | 0-3 | Stamford Bridge | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 2005 | Everton | 0-1 | Goodison Park | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Wigan Athletic | 0-1 | JJB Stadium | Carling Cup | 4th Round |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Liverpool | 0-2 | Anfield | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0-2 | White Hart Lane | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Mansfield Town | 1-0 | St James' Park | FA Cup | 3rd Round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Fulham | 0-1 | Craven Cottage | Premier League | |
| 28 Jan 2006 | Cheltenham Town | 2-0 | Whaddon Road | FA Cup | 4th Round |
| 01 Feb 2006 | Manchester City | 0-3 | City of Manchester Stadium | Premier League | |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Portsmouth | 2-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Aston Villa | 2-1 | Villa Park | Premier League | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Southampton | 1-0 | St James' Park | FA Cup | 5th Round |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Charlton Athletic | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Everton | 2-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 04 Mar 2006 | Bolton Wanderers | 3-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 12 Mar 2006 | Manchester United | 0-2 | Old Trafford | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 2006 | Liverpool | 1-3 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 26 Mar 2006 | Charlton Athletic | 1-3 | The Valley | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2006 | Middlesbrough | 2-1 | Riverside Stadium | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Wigan Athletic | 3-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Sunderland | 4-1 | Stadium of Light | Premier League | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | West Bromwich Albion | 3-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Birmingham City | 0-0 | St Andrews | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2006 | Chelsea | 1-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 15 Jul 2006 | Lillestrom | 1-1 | St James' Park | Intertoto Cup | 3rd Round 1st Leg |
| 22 Jul 2006 | Lillestrom | 3-0 | Araysen Stadion | Intertoto Cup | 3rd Round 2nd Leg |
| 10 Aug 2006 | FK Ventspils | 1-0 | Daugava Stadions | UEFA Cup | 2nd Qualifying Round 1st Leg |
| 19 Aug 2006 | Wigan Athletic | 2-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | FK Ventspils | 0-0 | St James' Park | UEFA Cup | 2nd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg |
| 27 Aug 2006 | Aston Villa | 0-2 | Villa Park | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2006 | Fulham | 1-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2006 | Levadia Tallinn | 1-0 | A Le Coq Arena | UEFA Cup | 1st Round 1st Leg |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Liverpool | 0-2 | Anfield | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2006 | Everton | 1-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Levadia Tallinn | 2-1 | St James' Park | UEFA Cup | 1st Round 2nd Leg |
| 01 Oct 2006 | Manchester United | 0-2 | Old Trafford | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2006 | Bolton Wanderers | 1-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Fenerbahçe | 1-0 | St James' Park | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 22 Oct 2006 | Middlesbrough | 0-1 | Riverside Stadium | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2006 | Portsmouth | 3-0 | St James' Park | Carling Cup | 3rd Round |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Charlton Athletic | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Palermo | 1-0 | Stadio Renzo Barbera | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Sheffield United | 0-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Watford | 2-2 | Vicarage Road | Carling Cup | 4th Round |
| 11 Nov 2006 | Manchester City | 0-0 | City of Manchester Stadium | Premier League | |
| 18 Nov 2006 | Arsenal | 1-1 | Emirates Stadium | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 2006 | Celta Vigo | 2-1 | St James' Park | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 26 Nov 2006 | Portsmouth | 1-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0-0 | Commerzbank Arena | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Reading | 3-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 2006 | Blackburn Rovers | 3-1 | Ewood Park | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Chelsea | 0-1 | Stamford Bridge | Premier League | |
| 25 Feb 2007 | Wigan Athletic | 0-1 | JJB Stadium | Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 2007 | Middlesbrough | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 15 Mar 2007 | AZ Alkmaar | 0-2 | DSB Stadion | UEFA Cup | Round of 16 2nd leg |
| 18 Mar 2007 | Charlton Athletic | 0-2 | The Valley | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Arsenal | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Portsmouth | 1-2 | Fratton Park | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 2007 | Reading | 0-1 | Madejski Stadium | Premier League | |
| 11 Aug 2007 | Bolton Wanderers | 3-1 | Reebok Stadium | Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 2007 | Aston Villa | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2007 | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | Riverside Stadium | Premier League | |
| 29 Aug 2007 | Barnsley | 2-0 | St James' Park | Carling Cup | 2nd Round |
| 01 Sep 2007 | Wigan Athletic | 1-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 2007 | Derby County | 0-1 | Pride Park | Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 2007 | West Ham United | 3-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Arsenal | 0-2 | Emirates Stadium | Carling Cup | 3rd Round |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Manchester City | 1-3 | City of Manchester Stadium | Premier League | |
| 07 Oct 2007 | Everton | 3-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 2007 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2007 | Reading | 1-2 | Madejski Stadium | Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 2007 | Portsmouth | 1-4 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 2007 | Sunderland | 1-1 | Stadium of Light | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Liverpool | 0-3 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 2007 | Blackburn Rovers | 1-3 | Ewood Park | Premier League | |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Arsenal | 1-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 08 Dec 2007 | Birmingham City | 2-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2007 | Fulham | 1-0 | Craven Cottage | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2007 | Derby County | 2-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2007 | Wigan Athletic | 0-1 | JJB Stadium | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Chelsea | 1-2 | Stamford Bridge | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2008 | Manchester City | 0-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 06 Jan 2008 | Stoke City | 0-0 | Britannia Stadium | FA Cup | 3rd Round |
| 12 Jan 2008 | Manchester United | 0-6 | Old Trafford | Premier League | |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Stoke City | 4-1 | St James' Park | FA Cup | 3rd Round Replay |
| 19 Jan 2008 | Bolton Wanderers | 0-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 26 Jan 2008 | Arsenal | 0-3 | Emirates Stadium | FA Cup | 4th Round |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Arsenal | 0-3 | Emirates Stadium | Premier League | |
| 03 Feb 2008 | Middlesbrough | 1-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 23 Feb 2008 | Manchester United | 1-5 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 2008 | Blackburn Rovers | 0-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 08 Mar 2008 | Liverpool | 0-3 | Anfield | Premier League | |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Birmingham City | 1-1 | St Andrews | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 2008 | Fulham | 2-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 05 May 2008 | Chelsea | 0-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2008 | Everton | 1-3 | Goodison Park | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 2008 | Manchester United | 1-1 | Old Trafford | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Bolton Wanderers | 1-0 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2008 | Coventry City | 3-2 | Ricoh Arena | Carling Cup | 2nd Round |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Arsenal | 0-3 | Emirates Stadium | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2008 | Hull City | 1-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2008 | West Ham United | 1-3 | Upton Park | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-2 | St James' Park | Carling Cup | 3rd Round |
| 27 Sep 2008 | Blackburn Rovers | 1-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 05 Oct 2008 | Everton | 2-2 | Goodison Park | Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Manchester City | 2-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Wigan Athletic | 2-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2008 | Chelsea | 0-0 | Stamford Bridge | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Middlesbrough | 0-0 | Riverside Stadium | Premier League | |
| 06 Dec 2008 | Stoke City | 2-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 2008 | Portsmouth | 3-0 | Fratton Park | Premier League | |
| 21 Dec 2008 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2-1 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2008 | Wigan Athletic | 1-2 | JJB Stadium | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2008 | Liverpool | 1-5 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2009 | Hull City | 0-0 | KC Stadium | FA Cup | 3rd Round |
| 10 Jan 2009 | West Ham United | 2-2 | St James' Park | Premier League | |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Hull City | 0-1 | St James' Park | FA Cup | 3rd Round Replay |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Blackburn Rovers | 0-3 | Ewood Park | Premier League |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 8 | 6 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | Intertoto Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 27 | 5 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Newcastle United | Intertoto Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 10 | 12 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 7 | 2 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 27 | 5 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 14 | 4 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 13 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 35 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | France | International | 2 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Wigan Athletic | Carling Cup | 4 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 32 | 2 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 18 | 2 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.