Nathan Zeze

Nathan Zézé (born 18 June 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Neom.

Early life Having grown up in La Varenne, just North-East of the Nantes Metropolis, Nathan Zézé joined the Nantes Academy as an under-9.

Club career Growing through the youth ranks of the team from Brittany, Zézé came to captain its under-17 and under-19 sides, During the 2021–22 season he helped the under-19s to a national title, qualifying them for the European Youth League.

Having already appeared on the team sheet in Ligue 1 against Auxerre during the previous encounter, Zézé made his professional debut for Nantes on the 7 January 2023, during the 2–0 away Coupe de France win to AF Virois. He replaced an injured Nicolas Pallois before half-time, as his team had just scored its first goal, Zézé helping them to keep a clean-sheet for the rest of the game.

On 28 July 2025, Zézé joined Saudi Pro League club Neom.

International career Born in France, Zézé is of Ivorian descent through his father. He is a youth international for France, having played with France under-17s until 2021, before being selected with the under-18 for the Tournoi de Limoges the following year.

Style of play A left-footed centre-back, Zézé has been described as a tall defender with good positioning and anticipation, capable in aerial duels and comfortable in possession, including with both short and long passes.

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