A decade on from his last goal for Stoke City, Steven Nzonzi finally found the net for the club on Tuesday night.Nzonzi, who made 109 Premier League appearances for the Potters between 2012 and 2015, returned to the club in the summer.Nzonzi found the net for the first time in ten years for Stoke against OxfordGettyThe French World Cup winner began training with his former side from July and went on to sign a one-year deal a month later.He signed for Stoke on a free, most recently playing for Iranian side Sepahan after a spell in Turkey. Since re-joining the club, Nzonzi has made six appearances and two starts in the Championship, with his second coming this week.And his start against Oxford United brought him a moment that he has had to wait over a decade for to celebrate.Lewis Baker whipped a dangerous low corner into the near post and Nzonzi was able to get a toe on the ball and fire home. It was his first goal for Stoke since May 24, 2015. The 36-year-old last found the net for the Potters in a 6-1 thumping of Liverpool in what was Steven Gerrard‘s final Reds game.Nzonzi appeared to be a very popular scorer, as his Potters teammates piled around him with beaming smiles. His goal made it 2-0 to Stoke after Baker had scored the opening. Mark Robins’ side then added a third two minutes after half time, with Baker netting his second goal of the game.View Tweet: https://t.co/7FcjI6En8fNzonzi’s goal recordNzonzi waited over a decade for a goal for Stoke, but he ended a ten-month wait for a goal of any kind.His last strike came for old side Sepahan in January of this year, with the veteran midfielder scoring three in 34 games. Meanwhile, his last goal in Europe was for Roma in Serie A, as he scored his only goal for the club against Empoli in October 2018.In his entire career, Nzonzi has scored 37 times. That may seem like a decent amount for a defensive player, but he has only managed that number in a whopping 623 appearances.For Stoke, he scored seven times in his previous spell, and has now added another one to his tally against Oxford.Nzonzi is not a natural goalscorer, but he has his first Stoke goal since returningGettyNzonzi on his Stoke returnNzonzi’s goal for Stoke would have meant a lot to him as he has been open in his love for the club after his previous spell. Speaking about his return, he said: “I have played football for some huge clubs in my career, but the best relationship I had with supporters was at Stoke City.“I will, of course, be a different player to ten years ago, but I know I have lots to give to the team.”Stoke’s director of football, Jonathan Walters, also discussed his joy at being able to sign his former teammate in the summer. Walters said: “To have the opportunity to bring in a player of such talent and experience, a World Cup and Europa League winner as well as a Potters legend, is a huge boost for everyone at the club.“Steven’s story with Stoke City is yet to be finished and there’ll be thousands of passionate Potters thrilled to welcome him back.”