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Plays in friendly Nzola (conditioning) got the nod in Saturday's friendly versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Nzola missed the first five rounds to work on his fitness after working on the side in the pre-season while he was at Fiorentina. He'll compete and occasionally partner with Paul Mendy and Kevin Carlos going forward, potentially impacting Jacopo Fazzini and Daniel Maldini's minutes as well, depending on the formation. He spent the previous campaign at Pisa and Sassuolo, scoring four goals, assisting once and adding 39 shots (11 on target), 20 chances created and seven crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Lecce contest Nzola "needs some time to work on his fitness," coach Fabio Pisacane stated.

Impact Nzola wasn't part of the plans at Fiorentina and wasn't training fully and didn't play in the friendlies, so he'll have to start almost from scratch at this new club. Paul Mendy will continue to lead the front line, as Kevin Carlos (personal) is missing for this one too. Alessandro Sugamele could get some minutes too.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Cagliari Nzola has transferred from Fiorentina to Cagliari on a permanent deal.

Impact Nzola departs Fiorentina for good after playing temporarily for Lens, Pisa, and Sassuolo in recent years. He scored and assisted once in 2025/2026, adding 11 shots (four on target), five chances created and four tackles. He'll compete with Paul Mendy and Kevin Carlos in Sardinia.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal and assist Nzola scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Como.

Impact Nzola played a decisive role in Friday's 2-1 win over Como, first assisting Cristian Volpato's opener in the 42nd minute before scoring two minutes later with a composed one on one finish for his first goal with Sassuolo. The forward also delivered two key passes and recorded one tackle, consistently threatening in behind the defense. Nzola has now recorded one goal and one assist in nine Serie A appearances with his new club this season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Nzola recorded no stats in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Nzola entered the fray Sunday for the final 31 minuets as Sassuolo fell 1-0 to Bologna. After being included in the Sassuolo starting XI for the first time since arriving on loan from Fiorentina and making a marginal impression over 68 minutes, the veteran forward once again retreated to the bench. In six appearances (one start) with Sassuolo, Nzola has attempted three shots (one on goal).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Sassuolo Nzola has left Pisa to join Sassuolo on loan with an option to buy from Fiorentina.

Impact Nzola led the line for Pisa for the first chunk of the season, but the team decided to go in a different direction after a pair of bad performances and AFCON, signing Rafiu Durosinmi and Filip Stojilkovic. He has scored twice and logged 28 shots (seven on target) and 15 key passes in 16 matches. He'll back up and occasionally team up with Andrea Pinamonti at Sassuolo.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Udinese Nzola has been excluded from the squad list for Saturday's game versus Udinese because he's likely to depart, Sesta Porta reported.

Impact Nzola has fallen out of favor due to some underwhelming displays and glaring errors and is expected to be sent back to Fiorentina, ending his loan spell prematurely. Newcomer Rafiu Durosinmi will eventually soak up his minutes, but he's available yet. Herink Meister and Stefano Moreo will spearhead the attack in this one.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sees penalty saved Nzola took three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Como.

Impact Nzola finished with the most shots on the team, but was held off the scoresheet after seeing a penalty saved in the 85th minute. The attacker made his first start since December 8th in the match after returning from a three match suspension.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cameo in Genoa game Nzola (AFCON) had two passes and one clearance and drew one foul in 18 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Genoa.

Impact Nzola saw limited action after coming back from international duties. He'll eventually reclaim the starting job, either replacing or partnering with Henrik Meister up front. The limited minutes didn't allow him to extend a four-game streak with at least one attempt. He has hit the net three times so far.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back from AFCON Nzola "returned Thursday and worked with the rest of the. He'll be with us for the Genoa match, but we'll need to evaluate how to use him," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Nzola will be available after sitting out three matches because of a suspension and AFCON, but he could be eased back into action. He had started in 10 of the previous 11 games. Henrik Meister and Stefano Moreo picked up the slack while he was out. He has recorded at least one attempt in his last four displays, amassing 13 (four on target) and notching one goal, one key pass and four crosses (zero accurate) over that span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hit with three-game suspension Nzola has been banned for three matches for violently kicking an opponent in the leg while the ball was beyond his reach, the League announced.

Impact Nzola will mostly serve his punishment while starring for Angola in AFCON 2025, which will keep him away from the team for an indefinite period of time. Henrik Meister and Stefano Moreo will lead the attack while he's out, and Matteo Tramoni and Lorran could also play more than usual depending on some tactical choices.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late against Parma Nzola picked up a red card in the 93rd minute of Monday's 1-0 loss to Pisa after registering five shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate).

Impact Nzola led his side in attempts but squandered a few good opportunities and decided to kick an opponent from the back out of frustration during the stoppage time. He'll be unavailable for Friday's match versus Lecce, which was set to be his final one before leaving for AFCON. Stefano Moreo and Matteo Tramoni will absorb his minutes next to Henrik Meister.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Nzola scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Compared to Nzola's latest Serie A appearance before Monday, he logged four times as fewer shots but scored a goal. Excluding the aforementioned appearance, each of his shots on target this season has gone in, giving him three goals for said campaign.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in win Nzola had four shots (two on goal) in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Nzola tied his season high for a second time with four shots in the match. Meanwhile, he set a new season high with two on target. This was also the sixth time in 11 appearances that he recorded double digits in completed passes. On the other hand, this marked the first time in five outings that he failed to account for a chance created.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Lazio Nzola drew one foul and recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two key passes in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Lazio.

Impact Nzola had a modest output in a game where his side didn't generate much offense and didn't find the back of the net. He has recorded at least one shot and one or more chances created in the three consecutive matches, piling up four of each. He has scored his lone two goals of the season in the past six rounds.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Milan Nzola scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Nzola found himself wide open in the box on a long ball late in the tilt as a result of a collision between a teammate and an opponent and poor offside trap, and made no mistake in front of the goalie, notching his second goal of the season. He has started in the past five fixtures, putting up four 10 shots (two on target), four key passes and two crosses (one accurate). He has created at least one chance in all but one of the first eight rounds, averaging one per game.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Bologna Nzola drew one foul and generated one cross (zero accurate) and one interception in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Nzola didn't get anything going, paying the price for the tough match-up and how the game unfolded, as Pisa were down to ten men for most of the fixture. He didn't record either a shot after taking eight (one accurate) in the previous three games or a key pass, ending a five-game streak during which he had registered six. He has scored once so far.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots vs Fiorentina Nzola had three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Nzola co-led Pisa in shots during the match, and now has eight in the campaign. He had a pretty quiet outing stat-wise other than that. That was his second start in five overall appearances in the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decent loan spell Nzola scored six goals and added one assist while on loan with Lens from Fiorentina.

Impact Nzola was a consistent contributor with Lens before a knee injury spelled the end of his campaign on loan. The striker could return to Italy as no deal for a permanent move has been made yet. Nzola's only season with Fiorentina saw him total six goal contributions playing as a rotational option.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta game Nzola hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Atalanta, Fiorentina relayed.

Impact Nzola might have picked up an injury in training and won't be involved, concluding his season with three goals, three assists, 32 shots (13 on target) and 21 chances created in 33 appearances (15 starts) while mostly operating as a deputy striker. Andrea Belotti or Lucas Beltran will lead the line in this one.

JUNE 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Napoli Nzola scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and one clearance in Friday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Nzola got the nod since Andrea Belotti (back) wasn't 100 percent and delivered with a clinical finish after a defensive miscue, recording his second goal of the season. He bagged the other one in early October. He has started thrice in a row, notching one assist, three shots (two on target) and five chances created. He might do it again versus Cagliari with the Europa Conference League final on the horizon.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in start Nzola assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Verona.

Impact Nzola returned to action during Fiorentina's European Conference League game Thursday against Club Brugge. Just a few days later, he was promoted to Fiorentina's starting XI for the team's first game in May. Nzola has his first assist since November and has logged three assists across his 2023-24 season, the most across a Serie A campaign since his 2020-21 campaign with Spezia.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns and scores versus Club Brugge Nzola (personal) hit the net off the bench in Thursday's European Conference League game versus Club Brugge.

Impact Nzola solved some private problems that sidelined him for multiple fixtures and came through as a sub. He'll resume serving as Andrea Belotti's backup and could play more than before his absence since Riccardo Sottil (shoulder) is out for the season, forcing Christian Kouame to play on the wing and not as a no.9. He has posted just one off-target shot, one key pass and one inaccurate cross in his last five appearances, where he logged a total of 46 minutes.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Sassuolo match Nzola (personal) has returned to practice but won't be an option against Sassuolo, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Nzola has reported back to the team after a serious private matter but needs some time to work on his conditioning after missing practice for a week or so. He has been a non-factor in recent weeks even when available.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Salernitana Nzola (thigh/personal) hasn't been called up by Fiorentina for Sunday's clash versus Salernitana, Goal informed.

Impact Nzola was unavailable last week due to a thigh issue, while he wasn't at the stadium for a midweek European Conference League match due to personal reasons, and he won't be back in this one. Christan Kouame is the next man up since Andrea Belotti (thigh) is sidelined as well.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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