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18
Shirt
22 years
Jul 7, 2003
Left
Preferred foot
France
Country
€438.5K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Right Winger
Others
Right Midfielder
RM
RW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches36%Shot attempts25%Goals33%
Chances created33%Aerial duels won38%Defensive contributions46%
Transfer value: €438.5K
Highest: €674.2K(May 31, 2025)
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Ligue 2 2025/2026

3
Goals
1
Assists
19
Started
23
Matches
1,717
Minutes played
6.84
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 13

Laval
W2-0
90
1
0
0
0
8.2

Mar 6

Nancy
W0-3
79
0
0
0
0
6.9

Feb 27

Reims
D0-0
86
0
0
0
0
6.1

Feb 20

Rodez
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Feb 14

Le Mans
W4-2
83
1
1
0
0
8.2

Feb 7

Saint-Etienne
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
5.9

Feb 4

Nice
L3-2
64
0
0
0
0
6.9

Jan 30

Guingamp
W3-1
80
0
0
0
0
7.1

Jan 23

SC Bastia
W0-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Jan 16

Boulogne
L1-0
69
0
0
0
0
5.6
Montpellier

Mar 13

Ligue 2
Laval
2-0
90‎’‎
8.2

Mar 6

Ligue 2
Nancy
0-3
79‎’‎
6.9

Feb 27

Ligue 2
Reims
0-0
86‎’‎
6.1

Feb 20

Ligue 2
Rodez
1-0
90‎’‎
7.0

Feb 14

Ligue 2
Le Mans
4-2
83‎’‎
8.2
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 36%
  • 28Shots
  • 3Goals
  • 2.71xG
2 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationFast breakResultGoal
0.72xG0.99xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,717

Shooting

Goals
3
Expected goals (xG)
2.71
xG on target (xGOT)
2.67
Non-penalty xG
2.71
Shots
28
Shots on target
10
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
2.91
Successful passes
350
Successful passes %
82.0%
Accurate long balls
10
Accurate long balls %
52.6%
Chances created
22
Big chances created
5
Successful crosses
11
Successful crosses %
20.8%

Possession

Successful dribbles
23
Successful dribbles %
31.9%
Duels won
92
Duels won %
41.6%
Aerial duels won
11
Aerial duels won %
37.9%
Touches
809
Touches in opposition box
65
Dispossessed
26
Fouls won
38

Defending

Tackles
21
Interceptions
11
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
23
Recoveries
93
Possession won final 3rd
12
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
13
Clean sheets
4
Goals conceded while on pitch
15
xG against while on pitch
19.60

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
0

News

About

Nicolas Pays is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a right winger for Montpellier, born on July 7, 2003, who is left-footed. Follow Nicolas Pays on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Ligue 2 season, Nicolas Pays has recorded 3 goals, 1 assist, 1,717 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.84, 3 yellow cards.

Nicolas Pays scores highly on Minutes and Started compared to right wingers in the Ligue 2.

Nicolas Pays's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nicolas Pays's next match is on March 20, 2026 when Montpellier face Pau in the Ligue 2.

Explore Nicolas Pays's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nicolas Pays's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nicolas Pays currently plays for Montpellier alongside Wilfried Ndollo Bille, Mathieu Michel, Naoufel El Hannach, Christopher Jullien, Nathanaël Mbuku, Yanis Issoufou, Khalil Fayad, Téji Savanier, Enzo Molébé, Julien Laporte, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Théo Sainte-Luce, Alexandre Mendy, Nabil Homssa, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, Axel Guéguin, Yaël Mouanga, Ayanda Sishuba, Glenn Ngosso, Enzo Tchato, Nassim El Harmouz, Robin Thiland-Herard, Fayssal El Mahboub, Isyak Mohamed, Lucas Da Silva, Alexandre Ebener, Noah Vidal-Cartoux, Théo Chennahi, Viktor Dzodic, and Everson Junior. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nicolas Pays's career has also included time at Le Puy and Clermont Foot B.

Nicolas Pays is from France, and the national teams include Eduardo Camavinga, Brice Samba, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Khéphren Thuram-Ulien, Christopher Nkunku, Florian Thauvin, Kouadio Koné, Hugo Ekitiké, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Maghnes Akliouche, N'Golo Kanté, Rayan Cherki, Ibrahima Konaté, Mike Maignan, William Saliba, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Bradley Barcola, Lucas Hernández, Theo Hernández, Lucas Chevalier, Naomie Feller, Myléne Chavas, Maëlle Lakrar, Thiniba Samoura, Alice Sombath, Élisa de Almeida, Oriane Jean-François, Sakina Karchaoui, Grace Geyoro, Melvine Malard, Clara Mateo, Kadidiatou Diani, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Anaële Le Moguédec, Selma Bacha, Perle Morroni, Kelly Gago, Alice Pinguet, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Sandy Baltimore, Laurina Fazer, Wassa Sangaré, Estelle Cascarino, Constance Picaud, Anaïs Ebayilin, Kessya Bussy, and Melween Ndongala. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Nicolas Pays has competed in Ligue 2, Coupe de France, and Ligue 1. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nicolas Pays, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nicolas Pays to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches36%Shot attempts25%Goals33%
Chances created33%Aerial duels won38%Defensive contributions46%

Career

Senior career

Montpellier BAug 2025 - now
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News

About

Nicolas Pays is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a right winger for Montpellier, born on July 7, 2003, who is left-footed. Follow Nicolas Pays on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Ligue 2 season, Nicolas Pays has recorded 3 goals, 1 assist, 1,717 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.84, 3 yellow cards.

Nicolas Pays scores highly on Minutes and Started compared to right wingers in the Ligue 2.

Nicolas Pays's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nicolas Pays's next match is on March 20, 2026 when Montpellier face Pau in the Ligue 2.

Explore Nicolas Pays's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nicolas Pays's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nicolas Pays currently plays for Montpellier alongside Wilfried Ndollo Bille, Mathieu Michel, Naoufel El Hannach, Christopher Jullien, Nathanaël Mbuku, Yanis Issoufou, Khalil Fayad, Téji Savanier, Enzo Molébé, Julien Laporte, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Théo Sainte-Luce, Alexandre Mendy, Nabil Homssa, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, Axel Guéguin, Yaël Mouanga, Ayanda Sishuba, Glenn Ngosso, Enzo Tchato, Nassim El Harmouz, Robin Thiland-Herard, Fayssal El Mahboub, Isyak Mohamed, Lucas Da Silva, Alexandre Ebener, Noah Vidal-Cartoux, Théo Chennahi, Viktor Dzodic, and Everson Junior. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nicolas Pays's career has also included time at Le Puy and Clermont Foot B.

Nicolas Pays is from France, and the national teams include Eduardo Camavinga, Brice Samba, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Khéphren Thuram-Ulien, Christopher Nkunku, Florian Thauvin, Kouadio Koné, Hugo Ekitiké, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Maghnes Akliouche, N'Golo Kanté, Rayan Cherki, Ibrahima Konaté, Mike Maignan, William Saliba, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Bradley Barcola, Lucas Hernández, Theo Hernández, Lucas Chevalier, Naomie Feller, Myléne Chavas, Maëlle Lakrar, Thiniba Samoura, Alice Sombath, Élisa de Almeida, Oriane Jean-François, Sakina Karchaoui, Grace Geyoro, Melvine Malard, Clara Mateo, Kadidiatou Diani, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Anaële Le Moguédec, Selma Bacha, Perle Morroni, Kelly Gago, Alice Pinguet, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Sandy Baltimore, Laurina Fazer, Wassa Sangaré, Estelle Cascarino, Constance Picaud, Anaïs Ebayilin, Kessya Bussy, and Melween Ndongala. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Nicolas Pays has competed in Ligue 2, Coupe de France, and Ligue 1. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nicolas Pays, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nicolas Pays to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.