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18
Shirt
22 years
Jul 7, 2003
Left
Preferred foot
France
Country
€526.2K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Right Winger
Others
Right Midfielder
RM
RW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches28%Shot attempts16%Goals34%
Chances created29%Aerial duels won39%Defensive contributions45%
Transfer value: €526.2K
Highest: €674.2K(May 31, 2025)
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Ligue 2 2025/2026

3
Goals
1
Assists
22
Started
26
Matches
1,986
Minutes played
6.81
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 10

Annecy FC
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
5.9

Apr 4

Troyes
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 20

Pau
D0-0
89
0
0
0
0
6.9

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
Montpellier

Apr 10

Ligue 2
Annecy FC
0-0
90‎’‎
5.9

Apr 4

Ligue 2
Troyes
2-2
90‎’‎
7.0

Mar 20

Ligue 2
Pau
0-0
89‎’‎
6.9

Mar 13

Ligue 2
Laval
2-0
90‎’‎
8.2

Mar 6

Ligue 2
Nancy
0-3
79‎’‎
6.9
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 33%
  • 30Shots
  • 3Goals
  • 2.62xG
2 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationFast breakResultGoal
0.60xG0.99xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,986

Shooting

Goals
3
Expected goals (xG)
2.62
xG on target (xGOT)
2.34
Non-penalty xG
2.62
Shots
30
Shots on target
10
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
3.19
Successful passes
402
Successful passes %
81.4%
Accurate long balls
14
Accurate long balls %
58.3%
Chances created
22
Big chances created
5
Successful crosses
13
Successful crosses %
20.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
26
Successful dribbles %
32.5%
Duels won
105
Duels won %
42.2%
Aerial duels won
11
Aerial duels won %
35.5%
Touches
932
Touches in opposition box
71
Dispossessed
31
Fouls won
40

Defending

Defensive contributions
57
Tackles
29
Interceptions
11
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
26
Recoveries
109
Possession won final 3rd
15
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
16
Clean sheets
5
Goals conceded while on pitch
17
xG against while on pitch
23.20

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, 1,986 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.81, 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 April 17, 2026 when Montpellier face Grenoble 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, Théo Sainte-Luce, Alexandre Mendy, Nabil Homssa, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, Axel Guéguin, Yaël Mouanga, Ayanda Sishuba, Glenn Ngosso, Enzo Tchato, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, 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 Brice Samba, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Pierre Kalulu, Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembélé, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Randal Kolo Muani, N'Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Ibrahima Konaté, Mike Maignan, Maxence Lacroix, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Theo Hernández, Désiré Doué, Lucas Hernández, Hugo Ekitiké, Lucas Chevalier, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, 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, Anaïs Ebayilin, Selma Bacha, Perle Morroni, Kelly Gago, Alice Pinguet, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Sandy Baltimore, Laurina Fazer, Griedge Mbock Bathy Nka, Wassa Sangaré, Anaële Le Moguédec, Estelle Cascarino, Constance Picaud, Kessya Bussy, Naomie Feller, 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
Touches28%Shot attempts16%Goals34%
Chances created29%Aerial duels won39%Defensive contributions45%

Career

Senior career

Montpellier BAug 2025 - now
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  • Matches
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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, 1,986 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.81, 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 April 17, 2026 when Montpellier face Grenoble 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, Théo Sainte-Luce, Alexandre Mendy, Nabil Homssa, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, Axel Guéguin, Yaël Mouanga, Ayanda Sishuba, Glenn Ngosso, Enzo Tchato, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, 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 Brice Samba, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Pierre Kalulu, Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembélé, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Randal Kolo Muani, N'Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Ibrahima Konaté, Mike Maignan, Maxence Lacroix, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Theo Hernández, Désiré Doué, Lucas Hernández, Hugo Ekitiké, Lucas Chevalier, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, 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, Anaïs Ebayilin, Selma Bacha, Perle Morroni, Kelly Gago, Alice Pinguet, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Sandy Baltimore, Laurina Fazer, Griedge Mbock Bathy Nka, Wassa Sangaré, Anaële Le Moguédec, Estelle Cascarino, Constance Picaud, Kessya Bussy, Naomie Feller, 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.