Name: Patrick Nzuzi

Date of Birth: 24/10/92

Place of Birth: Lubumbashi, DR Congo

Position: Right-back

Date Joined NUFC: 2005

First Boys Club Team: Wallsend Boys Club

Team Supported As Boy: Newcastle United

Best Footballing Memory: Joining Newcastle United

Football Idol: Jose Bosingwa

Favourite NUFC Player: Peter Beardsley

Describe Yourself As A player: Strong, quick, agile

Which Player Are You Most Like: Jose Bosingwa

Best Advice Ever Given: Always believe in yourself

Committed, hard working and ambitious, Patrick, delighted to get a scholarship at United, is determined to make the most of his opportunity.

Won the League and City Cup with his school, Heaton Manor, before joining United.

A great fan of Peter Beardsley, Patrick scored his first United goal at Forest on 3 October 2009 and made his Reserve team debut at Rotherham on 13 October 2009.