Nicolas Pays stats
France
Match-by-match stats
N. Pays
MontpellierForward
N. Pays vs Red Star
2 games playedNicolas Pays's next match is on Saturday at 13:00 against Red Star. See how Nicolas Pays did in earlier matches against Red Star.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Aug 9, 2025 |
MPLvRST
Saturday 13:00Sat 13:00Before the next match
Montpellier v Red Star, SaturdayWhat Red Star allow right wingers
Position stats8 appearances at RW against Red Star in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligue 2.
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Odds OutliersNicolas Pays 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Nicolas Pays has appeared in 9 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 802 minutes at an average rating of 7.15. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 attackers.
Attacking stats
Nicolas Pays has taken 15 shots with 8 on target (53% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolas Pays has 0 assists and 16 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. Nicolas Pays has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Nicolas Pays has completed 185 of 224 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Nicolas Pays completes 12 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 48 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
Nicolas Pays makes 12 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Nicolas Pays has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right winger (7 appearances), also at right midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Montpellier squad
L. Megnan-Pave
16 yrs#9
Y. Benhattab23 yrs#10
M. Camara25 yrs#11N. Pays23 yrs#18
N. Mukiele20 yrs#19
A. Guéguin21 yrs#22
D. Benlahlou20 yrs#23
J. Hatchi
21 yrs#39
F. Tardieu34 yrs#5
N. Homssa24 yrs#20
D. Meddah24 yrs#27
T. Chennahi21 yrs#44
E. Jr22 yrs#77
G. Ayem20 yrs#90
19 yrs
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19 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 30 | 2,332 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 35 | 6.58 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 221 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7.41 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 9 | 444 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6.80 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 179 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 8.74 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | 4 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.91 |
About Nicolas Pays
Ligue 2 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Nicolas Pays has scored 3 goals across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 802 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolas Pays has attempted 15 shots with 8 on target, a 53% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolas Pays has created 16 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 12 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (38% success rate). Nicolas Pays has contributed 16 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolas Pays has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 185 from 224 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Nicolas Pays has won 48 of 101 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolas Pays has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 18.
About Nicolas Pays
Nicolas Pays is a 23-year-old forward playing for Montpellier in the Ligue 2, representing France. Nicolas Pays is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 7 July 2003.
Most recent appearance
Nicolas Pays's most recent match was away at Rodez on January 8th. Montpellier won 0-3. Nicolas Pays played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.99.
Recent matches
- January 8th0-3 winatRodez(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.99)
- July 23rd2-0 winvsGrenoble Foot 38(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.94)
- January 22nd1-1 drawatReims(88 mins, rating 6.29)
- November 23rd1-0 winvsPau(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- June 20th3-1 lossatSaint-Étienne(84 mins, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Nicolas Pays and Montpellier are next in action on December 10th against Red Star in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Montpellier vs Red Star match preview.
Teammates at Montpellier
Nicolas Pays currently plays alongside Yaël Mouanga, Nicolas Pays, Naoufel El Hannach, Alpha Sissoko, Oscar Etoundi Eyen, Yanis Zouaoui, Jérémy Hatchi, Viktor Dzodic, Wilfried Ndollo, Nordan Mukiele, Daryll Benlahlou, Grégory Ayem, Everson Jr, Théo Chennahi, Yassine Benhattab, Lacine Megnan-Pave, Kevin Kamdem, Mathieu Michel, Florian Tardieu, Théo Sainte-Luce, Mamadou Camara, Nabil Homssa, Daylam Meddah, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Axel Guéguin and Julien Laporte at Montpellier.