Charles N'Zogbia
| Date of birth | 28 May 1986 |
| Place of birth | Le Havre |
| Nationality | French |
| 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 N'Zogbia's 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 | 30 Jun 2016 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 8 | 6 |
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 27 | 5 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 10 | 12 |
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 7 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 27 | 5 |
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| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 14 | 4 |
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| 2008-09 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 13 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 3 |
2 |
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| 2009-10 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 35 | 1 |
5 |
7
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| 2010-11 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 4 |
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| 2010-11 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 32 | 2 |
9 |
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| 2011-12 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 24 | 6 |
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| 2012-13 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 11 | 10 |
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| 2014-15 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 19 | 8 |
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| 2015-16 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2004 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 2004 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2004 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Newcastle United v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Jan 2005 | Yeading v Newcastle United | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 23 Jan 2005 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 2005 | Olympiakos v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | UEFA Cup | Round of 16 1st leg |
| 16 Mar 2005 | Newcastle United v Olympiakos | W |
4-0 Agg: 7-1 |
UEFA Cup | Round of 16 2nd leg |
| 10 Apr 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Apr 2005 | Sporting Lisboa v Newcastle United | L |
4-1 Agg: 4-2 |
UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 17 Apr 2005 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 4-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 20 Apr 2005 | Norwich City v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 2005 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Apr 2005 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Newcastle United v Crystal Palace | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 2005 | Fulham v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2005 | Everton v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2005 | Newcastle United v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jul 2005 | ZTS Dubnica v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 23 Jul 2005 | Newcastle United v ZTS Dubnica | W |
2-0 Agg: 5-1 |
Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 27 Jul 2005 | Deportivo La Coruña v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Intertoto Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 03 Aug 2005 | Newcastle United v Deportivo La Coruña | L |
1-2 Agg: 2-4 |
Intertoto Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 14 Aug 2005 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Newcastle United v West Ham United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Newcastle United v Fulham | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 2005 | Portsmouth v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2005 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Oct 2005 | Newcastle United v Sunderland | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2005 | Grimsby Town v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 30 Oct 2005 | West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Newcastle United v Birmingham City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 2005 | Everton v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Newcastle United v Mansfield Town | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Fulham v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Jan 2006 | Cheltenham Town v Newcastle United | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2006 | Manchester City v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Newcastle United v Portsmouth | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Aston Villa v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Newcastle United v Southampton | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Newcastle United v Charlton Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Newcastle United v Everton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Mar 2006 | Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 Mar 2006 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 2006 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Mar 2006 | Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2006 | Middlesbrough v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Sunderland v Newcastle United | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Birmingham City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2006 | Newcastle United v Chelsea | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jul 2006 | Newcastle United v Lillestrom | D | 1-1 | Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 22 Jul 2006 | Lillestrom v Newcastle United | W |
0-3 Agg: 1-4 |
Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 10 Aug 2006 | FK Ventspils v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | 2nd qualifying round 1st leg |
| 19 Aug 2006 | Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | Newcastle United v FK Ventspils | D |
0-0 Agg: 1-0 |
UEFA Cup | 2nd qualifying round 2nd leg |
| 27 Aug 2006 | Aston Villa v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2006 | Newcastle United v Fulham | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2006 | Levadia Tallinn v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2006 | Newcastle United v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Newcastle United v Levadia Tallinn | W |
2-1 Agg: 3-1 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 01 Oct 2006 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2006 | Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Newcastle United v Fenerbahçe | W | 1-0 | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 22 Oct 2006 | Middlesbrough v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2006 | Newcastle United v Portsmouth | W | 3-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Newcastle United v Charlton Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Palermo v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Newcastle United v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Watford v Newcastle United | W | 2-2 (5-4) | League Cup | 4th round |
| 11 Nov 2006 | Manchester City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Nov 2006 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 2006 | Newcastle United v Celta Vigo | W | 2-1 | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 26 Nov 2006 | Newcastle United v Portsmouth | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Eintracht Frankfurt v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | UEFA Cup | Group H |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Newcastle United v Reading | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Feb 2007 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 2007 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Mar 2007 | AZ Alkmaar v Newcastle United | L |
2-0 Agg: 4-4 |
UEFA Cup | Round of 16 2nd leg |
| 18 Mar 2007 | Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Portsmouth v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 2007 | Reading v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Aug 2007 | Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 2007 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2007 | Middlesbrough v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Aug 2007 | Newcastle United v Barnsley | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 01 Sep 2007 | Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 2007 | Derby County v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 2007 | Newcastle United v West Ham United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Manchester City v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Oct 2007 | Newcastle United v Everton | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 2007 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2007 | Reading v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 2007 | Newcastle United v Portsmouth | L | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 2007 | Sunderland v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 2007 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Dec 2007 | Newcastle United v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2007 | Fulham v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2007 | Newcastle United v Derby County | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2007 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2008 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Jan 2008 | Stoke City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2008 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 6-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Newcastle United v Stoke City | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 19 Jan 2008 | Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Jan 2008 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Feb 2008 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Feb 2008 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | L | 1-5 | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 2008 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Mar 2008 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Birmingham City v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 2008 | Newcastle United v Fulham | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 May 2008 | Newcastle United v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2008 | Everton v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 2008 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2008 | Coventry City v Newcastle United | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2008 | Newcastle United v Hull City | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2008 | West Ham United v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 27 Sep 2008 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Oct 2008 | Everton v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2008 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Middlesbrough v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Dec 2008 | Newcastle United v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 2008 | Portsmouth v Newcastle United | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 21 Dec 2008 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2008 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2008 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | L | 1-5 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2009 | Hull City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2009 | Newcastle United v West Ham United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Newcastle United v Hull City | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2010-11 | France | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2010 | Norway v France | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Jun 2011 | Poland v France | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.