Nicolas Pays
France
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Nicolas Pays 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Nicolas Pays has appeared in 4 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 53 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.25 | 29 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.80 | 32 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.00 | 55 |
| Shot accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.50 | 71 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.25 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.50 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 10 | 2.50 | 87 |
| Chances created | 10 | 2.50 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 58 |
Nicolas Pays has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 51 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 32nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nicolas Pays has 0 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 36 minutes. Nicolas Pays has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 88 | 22.00 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 72 | 18.00 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.25 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 1.25 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 5.50 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 1.25 | 29 |
Nicolas Pays has completed 72 of 88 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.25 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 3.75 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 23 | 5.75 | 76 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.00 | 50 |
| Touches | 185 | 46.20 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 15.50 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.00 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 2.25 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 2.00 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 32 | 8.00 | 97 |
Nicolas Pays completes 5 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 23 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.25 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.75 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.25 | 34 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.00 | 76 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 4.50 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicolas Pays makes 5 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.00 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 3.25 | 66 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolas Pays has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right winger (3 appearances), also at right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Montpellier squad
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M. Camara25 yrs#11
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N. Mukiele20 yrs#19
A. Guéguin21 yrs#22
D. Benlahlou20 yrs#23
J. Ndiaye21 yrs#24
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Nicolas Pays previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 1 goal across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolas Pays has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% 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 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (33% success rate). Nicolas Pays has contributed 10 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolas Pays has registered 5 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 72 from 88 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Nicolas Pays has won 23 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolas Pays has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 9.
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 Boulogne on July 26th. Montpellier drew 0-0. Nicolas Pays played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.44.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Nicolas Pays and Montpellier are next in action on June 20th against Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier match preview.
Teammates at Montpellier
Nicolas Pays currently plays alongside Viktor Dzodic, Yaël Mouanga, Everson Jr, Kevin Kamdem, Grégory Ayem, Jérémy Hatchi, Wilfried Ndollo, Alpha Sissoko, Lacine Megnan-Pave, Daryll Benlahlou, Yanis Zouaoui, Naoufel El Hannach, Nicolas Pays, Nordan Mukiele, Florian Tardieu, Théo Sainte-Luce, Mathieu Michel, Mamadou Camara, Nabil Homssa, Yanis Issoufou, Daylam Meddah, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Julien Laporte, Axel Guéguin, Théo Chennahi and Junior Ndiaye at Montpellier.