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Kurt Zouma

Kurt Happy Zouma[1][2](born 27 October 1994) is a French professionalfootballerwho plays as acentre-backforSaudi Pro LeagueclubAl-Orobah,on loan fromPremier LeagueclubWest Ham United,and theFrance national team.

Kurt Zouma
Zouma warming up forWest Ham Unitedin 2021
Personal information
Full name Kurt Happy Zouma[1][2]
Date of birth (1994-10-27)27 October 1994(age 30)[3]
Place of birth Lyon,France
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[4]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Al-Orobah
(on loan fromWest Ham United)
Number 5
Youth career
2003–2009 Vaulx-en-Velin
2009–2011 Saint-Étienne
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Saint-Étienne B 10 (2)
2011–2014 Saint-Étienne 51 (4)
2014–2021 Chelsea 99 (6)
2014 →Saint-Étienne(loan) 12 (0)
2017–2018 →Stoke City(loan) 34 (1)
2018–2019 →Everton(loan) 32 (2)
2021– West Ham United 82 (6)
2024– →Al-Orobah(loan) 8 (0)
International career
2010 France U16 6 (0)
2010–2011 France U17 17 (1)
2012 France U19 1 (0)
2013 France U20 9 (0)
2013–2014 France U21 7 (1)
2015– France 11 (1)
Medal record
Men'sFootball
RepresentingFrance
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Winner 2013 Turkey
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:14, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

Zouma began his career atSaint-Étienne,making his professional debut aged 16, and going on to win theCoupe de la Liguewith the clubin 2013.Zouma joinedChelseafor £12 million in January 2014, but wasloanedback to the French club for the remainder of the season. With Chelsea, he won two Premier League titles, anEFL Cup,aUEFA Champions Leaguetitle and aUEFA Super Cup.After loan spells withStoke CityandEverton,he moved to across London to West Ham in 2021, winning theUEFA Conference Leaguein his second season.

Zouma represented France at several youth levels, up tounder-21.He made his senior international debut againstDenmarkon 29 March 2015.

Club career

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Early career

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Born inLyon,Zouma began his career at age nine with Vaulx-en-Velin until he was 15. He played as a right winger and also as a striker before switching to his current position of a defender.[5]

Saint-Étienne

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Zouma warming upSaint-Étiennein 2011

Zouma joinedSaint-Étiennein 2009. On 2 April 2011, he signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a three-year contract.[6]He was subsequently promoted to the senior team bymanagerChristophe Galtierahead of the2011–12 season,and initially played without a name on his shirt in order to protect him from media attention.[7]

Zouma made his professional debut at 16 years old, on 31 August 2011 in aCoupe de la Liguematch againstBordeaux,playing the entire match in a 3–1 win.[8]On 17 September, he made hisLigue 1debut in a 3–0 loss atLorient;his first professional goal came on 19 November, replacingPaulãoafter nine minutes and finishing acorner kickto confirm a 2–0 win before half time atOGC Nice.[9]He totalled 21 league games in his first season – 13 starts – and his other goal came on 14 January 2012, headingBanel Nicolita's corner for the only goal against lowlySochauxat theStade Geoffroy-Guichard.[10]

On 20 April 2013, Zouma played in Saint-Étienne's 1–0 win overRennesin thefinalof the Coupe de la Ligue.[11]Eight days later in theDerby du Rhoneaway toLyon,he opened a 1–1 draw by headingYohan Mollo's corner after half an hour of play.[12]On 7 November 2013, Zouma was banned for ten games following a challenge that left Sochaux'sThomas Guerbertwith a broken right leg and a dislocated ankle.[13]

Chelsea

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2014–15 season

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Zouma playing forChelseain 2015

On 31 January 2014, Zouma joinedChelseaon a five-and-a-half-year contract for atransfer feebelieved to be around £12 million (€14.6 million).[14]He remained at Saint-Étienne onloanfor the remainder of the2013–14 season.[14]

On 24 September, Zouma made his first competitive appearance for Chelsea, scoring the opener in a 2–1 win againstBolton Wanderersin the third round of theLeague Cup.[15]He made his second Chelsea start and firstUEFA Champions Leagueappearance on 21 October againstMaribor,helping his team keep a clean sheet in a 6–0 win.[16]He made his Premier League debut as an added-time substitute forWillianin the 1–1 draw withManchester UnitedatOld Traffordon 26 October 2014.[17]

On 4 January 2015, Zouma scored the third goal for Chelsea in the 3–0 victory overWatfordin theFA Cup.[18]Six days later, he started in the Premier League for the first time, partneringJohn Terryin place ofGary Cahilland keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 home win overNewcastle United,which put Chelsea back into first place in the league table.[19]WithNemanja Matićsuspended andMikel John Obiinjured, Zouma played in defensive midfield as Chelsea won theLeague Cup Finalon 1 March after a 2–0 victory overTottenham Hotspur.[20]On 3 May, he featured as a substitute for the final five minutes in place of Willian as Chelsea defeatedCrystal Palace1–0 to win the league title.[21]

2015–2017

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Zouma playing for Chelsea in 2017

On 2 August 2015, Zouma was a 69th-minute substitute forCésar Azpilicuetaas Chelsea lost 1–0 torivalsArsenalin theCommunity Shield.[22]Starting ahead of John Terry, he scored his first Premier League goal on 19 September, heading inCesc Fàbregas' cross to open a 2–0 home win over the same opposition.[23]On 24 November, as a late substitute for the injured Terry, he scored his first European goal to conclude a 4–0 win atMaccabi Tel Avivin the Champions Leaguegroup stage.[24]Under interim managerGuus Hiddink,Zouma regularly started alongside Terry as Chelsea's form improved. On 7 February 2016, Zouma ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee after landing awkwardly from a jump in a match against Manchester United. He required surgery and was ruled out for six months.[25]

In the summer of 2016, Zouma traveled and trained with the first-team during preseason.[26]Chelsea also rejected a loan offer fromSchalke 04.[27]On 24 October, Zouma made his first competitive appearance after being out of action for nine months, playing 45 minutes for theChelsea under-23team in a 2–2 draw against Derby County.[28]On 8 January 2017, Zouma made his first team comeback in Chelsea's 4–1FA Cupthird-round win overPeterborough United.[29]On 4 February, he made his first appearance of the2016–17 Premier Leagueseason as a substitute in a 3–1 win against rivals Arsenal.[30]

2017–19: Loans to Stoke City and Everton

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Following agreeing to a new six-year contract with Chelsea, on 21 July 2017, Zouma joined fellow Premier League clubStoke Cityon loan for the2017–18season.[31][32]On 12 August, he made his debut in a 1–0 loss atEverton.[33]In November 2017, Stoke captainRyan Shawcrossexpressed his surprise that Chelsea had loaned out Zouma, who had only missed one match, against his parent club.[34]On 20 November he headed his first goal for the Potters, in a 2–2 draw atBrighton & Hove Albion.[35]Zouma played 37 matches for Stoke in 2017–18 as the club suffered relegation to theEFL Championship.[36]

On 10 August 2018, Zouma joined fellow Premier League club Everton on loan for the2018–19season.[37]He made his debut on 25 August as a last-minute substitute for the injuredMichael Keanein a 2–2 draw atAFC Bournemouth.[38]Zouma scored his first goal for Everton on 13 January 2019, a header to open a 2–0 home win also against Bournemouth.[39]He was sent off for dissent after the final whistle in a 1–0 loss at Watford on 9 February.[40]

2019–21: Return to Chelsea

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Zouma playing for Chelsea in 2020

Zouma returned to Chelsea following the expiration of his loan at Everton. He made 32 appearances and scored 2 goals with the club.[41] On 11 August 2019, Zouma made his first appearance of the season as a starter in the 4–0 away defeat to Manchester United.[42]He was back on the scoresheet againstGrimsby Townon 25 September 2019, in a 7–1 home win in the third round of theEFL Cup.[43]On 1 January 2020, Zouma marked his 100th appearance for the club as Chelsea drew 1–1 to Brighton & Hove Albion atFalmer Stadium.[44][45]

Zouma began thenew seasonin the starting back four for Chelsea's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on 14 September 2020. He would go on to score the club's third goal in a 3–1 win, his first Premier League goal in over five years for Chelsea.[46]On 6 December, Zouma headed in his team's second goal of a 3–1 win overLeeds United.The win put Chelsea at the top of the league table and was his fourth goal in the first ten league matches of the season, which meant he had twice as many strikes as the next highest-scoring Premier League defender.[47]Through the first ten league matches, Zouma had also won 74.5 per cent of his duels, which put him among the top 20 players in Europe.[47]Zouma made five appearances for Chelsea in their victorious2020-21 UEFA Champions Leaguerun, however did not come off the bench in thefinalas Chelsea beatManchester City1-0.[48]

Zouma's last appearance for Chelsea was in their win in the2021 UEFA Super CupagainstVillarrealon 11 August 2021. The game finished 1–1 before being decided in a penalty shoot-out.[49]In August 2021 he left to joinWest Ham United.He had played 151 games in all competitions for Chelsea, scoring 10 goals.[50]

West Ham United

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On 28 August 2021, Zouma joined West Ham United for £29.8 million signing a four-year contract.[51][52]On 16 September, he made his West Ham debut, in theEuropa Leaguein a 2–0 win overDinamo Zagreb.[53] On 7 November, he scored his first goal for West Ham, the winning goal in a 3–2 victory overLiverpool.[54] On 7 June 2023, Zouma played in the2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final,againstFiorentinain Prague. West Ham won their first trophy in 43 years with a 2–1 victory.[55] Following the departure of club captainDeclan Rice,on 12 August 2023 Zouma was named as captain for the first game of the season, an away game toAFC Bournemouth.This was the first occasion in his professional career that he had captained a team.[56]The appointment was criticised byThe Timesjournalist,Henry Winterwho wrote "James Ward-Prowseis more deserving because he’s a natural captain and he’s never kicked a cat. "[57] In June 2024, with a year left on his contract, Zouma was placed on the transfer list by West Ham.[58] In August 2024, a proposed transfer toShabab Al-Ahliin theUnited Arab Emiratescollapsed after Zouma failed a medical.[59]

International career

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Zouma is aFrance youth internationalhaving represented his nation atunder-16andunder-17level. He played with the under-17 team at the2011 UEFA European Under-17 Championshipand2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.Zouma has been the captain for theFrench under-21team.[60]He was part of theunder-20 teamthat won the2013 World Cupin Turkey.[61]In the quarter-finals againstUzbekistaninRize,he headed the last goal of a 4–0 victory.[62]

SeniorFrancemanagerDidier Deschampswanted to build a defence around Zouma and fellow youngsterRaphaël Varane,[7]and on 19 March 2015, he was called him up for the first time for friendlies againstBrazilandDenmark.[63]He made his debut in the latter match ten days later, a 2–0 win at his former club ground with Saint-Étienne, the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, replacingMorgan Schneiderlinfor the last eight minutes of the game.[64]After his injury for Chelsea in February, Zouma missed France's hosting ofUEFA Euro 2016.[25]

He returned to the squad in August 2017, replacing the injured Raphaël Varane for aWorld Cup qualifieragainst theNetherlands.[65]He was put on standby for France's squad at thefinal tournamentin Russia.[66]Zouma earned his first France cap in over three years on 11 October 2018 as a substitute in a 2–2 friendly draw withIceland,coming on as a substitute and winning the equalising penalty.[67]

On 11 June 2019, Zouma made his first start for the France senior team, played every minute of the match and scored his first senior international goal, in the 4–0 away win overAndorrain aUEFA Euro 2020 qualifyingmatch.[68][69]

Style of play

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A November 2013 report byFourFourTwonoted Zouma's strength, reading of the game, and aerial presence, while mentioning his occasional lapses in concentration.[7]In January 2014, Zouma was named by British newspaperThe Observeras one of the ten most promising young players in Europe. The newspaper wrote, "Blessed with exceptional power and technique, Zouma is also coveted by many for his leadership qualities."[70]

In February 2015,Match of the DaypunditDanny Murphylikened Zouma toMarcel Desailly,another Frenchman who played in defence for Chelsea. Writing after a draw withManchester City,which included a strong run and perfectly-executed sliding tackle onSergio Agüero,Murphy noted Zouma's reliability and confidence against the strong opponent, in addition to his pace. He predicted that Zouma could be a Chelsea mainstay for years to come, and would be an ideal replacement for captain John Terry, then aged 34.[71]

Ryan Shawcross called Zouma the "ultimate defender" for his speed, jump, passing, shooting and tackling, and said that Tottenham Hotspur'sToby Alderweireldwas the only central defender on his level.[34]

Personal life

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Zouma's parents emigrated to France from theCentral African Republic.[72]His older brotherLionelplays in the same position,[73]and his younger brotherYoanis also a defender.[74]Zouma is named after Kurt Sloane,Jean-Claude Van Damme's character in the 1989 filmKickboxer,while his middle name Happy reflects an African tradition of using positive words as middle names.[75]Zouma is married to Sandra, with whom he has three children.[76][77]Zouma is a Muslim and made apilgrimagetoMeccain 2019.[78]

Animal abuse

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On 7 February 2022, footage emerged of Zouma kicking, slapping and throwing objects at his cat, filmed at his home by his brother,Yoan Zouma.[79]He was condemned by both his club and theRSPCA.Zouma apologised and said that despite his actions, his two pet cats were "fine and healthy". West Ham said that they would deal with the matter internally.[80]On 8 February, a French animal welfare organisation, theBrigitte Bardot Foundation,announced that they had filed a complaint against Zouma.[81]On the same day,Essex Policesaid they had launched an enquiry into the abuse in conjunction with the RSPCA.[82]West Ham managerDavid Moyesselected Zouma to play in their match againstWatfordon the same day, despite the controversy.BBC SportpresenterGary Linekersaid he was "shocked and appalled that West Ham played Zouma" against Watford;[83]Chris Packhamcalled the decision to play Zouma an "absolute disgrace".[84]

On 9 February, the RSPCA confirmed that Zouma's two cats were taken away from him and were in RSPCA care.[85]Two of West Ham's sponsors,Vitalityand Experience Kissimmee, respectively suspended and ended their relationships with the club,[86][83]whileAdidasended its partnership with Zouma.[83]West Ham fined him the maximum amount possible, with the money being donated to animal welfare charities.[87]Sky Newsreported that the fine was understood to be two weeks' wages worth £250,000.[88]On 10 February,National LeagueclubDagenham & Redbridgesuspended Yoan Zouma for filming the abuse of the cat.[88]

On 16 March 2022, the RSPCA announced that after a full investigation they had started the process of bringing a prosecution against Kurt and Yoan Zouma under the2006 Animal Welfare Act.[89]Zouma was charged with animal cruelty under the act in April, and was ordered to appear at Barkingside Magistrates Court on 24 May.[90]At court, he pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, hisBengal cat.He was ordered to carry out 180 hours ofcommunity service,pay £9,000 in court costs and was banned from keeping cats for five years.[91][92]Yoan, his brother pleaded guilty to one count of aiding, abetting, counseling or procuring him to commit an offence. He was ordered to carry out 140 hours of community service.[91]

Home burglary

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In December 2023, Zouma and his family were the victims of a burglary on his home while he and his family were present. An armed gang broke in and stole £100,000 in cash and jewellery. West Ham offered a reward of £25,000 for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the burglars.[93]

Agent controversy

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In 2024 football agent, Saif Alrubie appeared atSouthwark Crown Courtcharged with sending an electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety to Chelsea director,Marina Granovskaia.The court were told that Alrubie believed he was entitled to a percentage of the transfer fee when Zouma moved from Chelsea to West Ham in August 2021 for around £29 million and that he threatened Granovskaia with the same fate asKia Joorabchianwho had been physically forced to paid money owed to Alrubie.[94]On 29 April 2024, Alrubie was found not guilty of the offence.[95]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 6 December 2024[96]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Saint-Étienne B 2010–11 CFA 7 1 — — — — 7 1
2011–12 CFA 2 1 — — — — 2 1
2012–13 CFA 1 0 — — — — 1 0
Total 10 2 — — — — 10 2
Saint-Étienne 2011–12 Ligue 1 21 2 1 0 1 0 — — 23 2
2012–13 Ligue 1 18 2 4 0 1 0 — — 23 2
2013–14 Ligue 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 3[c] 0 — 27 0
Total 63 4 5 0 2 0 3 0 — 73 4
Chelsea 2014–15 Premier League 15 0 2 1 5 1 4[d] 0 — 26 2
2015–16 Premier League 23 1 1 0 1 0 6[d] 1 1[e] 0 32 2
2016–17 Premier League 9 0 4 0 0 0 — — 13 0
2019–20 Premier League 28 0 5 0 2 1 7[d] 0 1[f] 0 43 1
2020–21 Premier League 24 5 5 0 2 0 5[d] 0 — 36 5
2021–22 Premier League 0 0 — — — 1[f] 0 1 0
Total 99 6 17 1 10 2 22 1 3 0 151 10
Chelsea U23 2016–17 — — — — 1[g] 0 1 0
Stoke City(loan) 2017–18 Premier League 34 1 1 0 2 0 — — 37 1
Everton(loan) 2018–19 Premier League 32 2 2 0 2 0 — — 36 2
West Ham United 2021–22 Premier League 24 1 2 0 0 0 6[c] 0 — 32 1
2022–23 Premier League 25 2 0 0 0 0 7[h] 0 — 32 2
2023–24 Premier League 33 3 2 0 0 0 4[c] 0 — 39 3
Total 82 6 4 0 0 0 17 0 — 103 6
Al-Orobah(loan) 2024–25 Saudi Pro League 8 0 1 0 — — — 9 0
Career total 328 21 30 1 16 2 42 1 4 0 420 25
  1. ^IncludesCoupe de France,FA Cup,King Cup
  2. ^IncludesCoupe de la Ligue,Football League/EFL Cup
  3. ^abcAppearances inUEFA Europa League
  4. ^abcdAppearances inUEFA Champions League
  5. ^Appearance inFA Community Shield
  6. ^abAppearance inUEFA Super Cup
  7. ^Appearance inEFL Trophy
  8. ^Appearances inUEFA Europa Conference League

International

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As of match played 16 November 2021[97]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
France 2015 2 0
2018 1 0
2019 2 1
2020 2 0
2021 4 0
Total 11 1
As of match played 16 November 2021
France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Zouma goal[97]
List of international goals scored by Kurt Zouma
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 11 June 2019 Estadi Nacional,Andorra la Vella, Andorra 5 Andorra 4–0 4–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualification

Honours

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Zouma (second from left) celebrates winning the League Cup with Chelsea in 2015

Saint-Étienne

Chelsea

West Ham United

France U20

Individual

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