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18
Shirt
22 years
Jul 7, 2003
Left
Preferred foot
France
Country
€365.4K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Right Winger
Others
Right Midfielder
RM
RW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches42%Shot attempts28%Goals25%
Chances created38%Aerial duels won45%Defensive contributions44%
Transfer value: €365.4K
Highest: €674.2K(May 31, 2025)
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Ligue 2 2025/2026

2
Goals
1
Assists
16
Started
20
Matches
1,462
Minutes played
6.81
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

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

Jan 11

Metz
W0-4
67
1
1
0
0
8.4

Jan 5

Dunkerque
L1-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Dec 19, 2025

Canet Roussillon
W0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.7
Montpellier

Feb 20

Ligue 2
Rodez
1-0
90‎’‎
7.0

Feb 14

Ligue 2
Le Mans
4-2
83‎’‎
8.2

Feb 7

Ligue 2
Saint-Etienne
1-0
90‎’‎
5.9

Feb 4

Coupe de France
Nice
3-2
64‎’‎
6.9

Jan 30

Ligue 2
Guingamp
3-1
80‎’‎
7.1
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 33%
  • 24Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 1.87xG
4 - 2
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.39xG0.47xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,462

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
1.87
xG on target (xGOT)
1.06
Non-penalty xG
1.87
Shots
24
Shots on target
8
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
2.72
Successful passes
312
Successful passes %
83.2%
Accurate long balls
9
Accurate long balls %
60.0%
Chances created
20
Big chances created
4
Successful crosses
11
Successful crosses %
23.4%

Possession

Successful dribbles
22
Successful dribbles %
33.8%
Duels won
82
Duels won %
42.7%
Aerial duels won
8
Aerial duels won %
40.0%
Touches
710
Touches in opposition box
57
Dispossessed
24
Fouls won
32

Defending

Tackles
21
Interceptions
7
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
18
Recoveries
80
Possession won final 3rd
12
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
11
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
15
xG against while on pitch
17.13

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 2 goals, 1 assist, 1,462 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.81, 3 yellow cards.

Nicolas Pays scores highly on Minutes 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 February 27, 2026 when Montpellier face Reims 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, Nabil Homssa, Julien Laporte, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Théo Sainte-Luce, Alexandre Mendy, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, Axel Gueguin, Yael Mouanga, Ayanda Sishuba, Glenn Ngosso, Enzo Tchato, Enzo Molebe, Nassim El Harmouz, Robin Thiland-Herard, Fayssal El Mahboub, Isyak Mohamed, Lucas Da Silva, Alexandre Ebener, Theo 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 Bradley Barcola, Brice Samba, Christopher Nkunku, Dayot Upamecano, Eduardo Camavinga, Florian Thauvin, Hugo Ekitike, Ibrahima Konaté, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jules Koundé, Khéphren Thuram-Ulien, Kouadio Koné, Kylian Mbappé, Lucas Chevalier, Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernández, Maghnes Akliouche, Malo Gusto, Michael Olise, Mike Maignan, N'Golo Kanté, Rayan Cherki, Theo Hernández, Warren Zaire-Emery, William Saliba, Alice Sombath, Anaele le Moguedec, Clara Mateo, Constance Picaud, Delphine Cascarino, Élisa de Almeida, Grace Geyoro, Griedge Mbock Bathy Nka, Kadidiatou Diani, Kelly Gago, Kessya Bussy, Laurina Fazer, Maëlle Lakrar, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Melvine Malard, Melween Ndongala, Myléne Chavas, Naomie Feller, Oriane Jean-Francois, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Perle Morroni, Sakina Karchaoui, Sandy Baltimore, Selma Bacha, Thiniba Samoura, and Wassa Sangare. 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
Touches42%Shot attempts28%Goals25%
Chances created38%Aerial duels won45%Defensive contributions44%

Career

Senior career

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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 2 goals, 1 assist, 1,462 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.81, 3 yellow cards.

Nicolas Pays scores highly on Minutes 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 February 27, 2026 when Montpellier face Reims 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, Nabil Homssa, Julien Laporte, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Théo Sainte-Luce, Alexandre Mendy, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, Axel Gueguin, Yael Mouanga, Ayanda Sishuba, Glenn Ngosso, Enzo Tchato, Enzo Molebe, Nassim El Harmouz, Robin Thiland-Herard, Fayssal El Mahboub, Isyak Mohamed, Lucas Da Silva, Alexandre Ebener, Theo 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 Bradley Barcola, Brice Samba, Christopher Nkunku, Dayot Upamecano, Eduardo Camavinga, Florian Thauvin, Hugo Ekitike, Ibrahima Konaté, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jules Koundé, Khéphren Thuram-Ulien, Kouadio Koné, Kylian Mbappé, Lucas Chevalier, Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernández, Maghnes Akliouche, Malo Gusto, Michael Olise, Mike Maignan, N'Golo Kanté, Rayan Cherki, Theo Hernández, Warren Zaire-Emery, William Saliba, Alice Sombath, Anaele le Moguedec, Clara Mateo, Constance Picaud, Delphine Cascarino, Élisa de Almeida, Grace Geyoro, Griedge Mbock Bathy Nka, Kadidiatou Diani, Kelly Gago, Kessya Bussy, Laurina Fazer, Maëlle Lakrar, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Melvine Malard, Melween Ndongala, Myléne Chavas, Naomie Feller, Oriane Jean-Francois, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Perle Morroni, Sakina Karchaoui, Sandy Baltimore, Selma Bacha, Thiniba Samoura, and Wassa Sangare. 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.