Nicolas Pépé
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Percentile vs midfielders
Match-by-match stats
Nicolas Pépé 2025/2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Nicolas Pépé has appeared in 36 La Liga matches this season, totalling 2,398 minutes at an average rating of 7.09. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 36 | 2,398 | 8 | 8 | 57 | 31 | 7.09 |
 Champions League | 8 | 612 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 7.05 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7.43 |
| Total | 46 | 3,185 | 8 | 9 | 85 | 45 | 7.10 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.30 | 91 |
| Goal involvements | 16 | 0.60 | 98 |
| Shots | 63 | 2.40 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 25 | 0.90 | 93 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.32 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.26 | 87 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.68 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 20 | 0.75 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.11 | 94 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Key passes | 57 | 2.10 | 93 |
| Chances created | 46 | 1.73 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 13 | 0.49 | 93 |
Nicolas Pépé has taken 63 shots with 25 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolas Pépé has 8 assists and 57 key passes , creating 13 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 52 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 881 | 33.10 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 726 | 27.20 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.68 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.11 | 75 |
| Accurate crosses | 24 | 0.90 | 79 |
| Backward passes | 242 | 9.08 | 70 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 2.63 | 11 |
Nicolas Pépé has completed 726 of 881 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 59 | 2.21 | 95 |
| Dribble attempts | 123 | 4.62 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 150 | 5.63 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.68 | 48 |
| Touches | 1480 | 55.50 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 397 | 14.90 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.83 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 43 | 1.61 | 61 |
| Dispossessed | 47 | 1.76 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 67 | 2.51 | 91 |
Nicolas Pépé completes 59 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 150 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.16 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.79 | 23 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.60 | 26 |
| Clearances | 24 | 0.90 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 111 | 4.17 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Nicolas Pépé makes 31 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 0.90 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.15 | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 14 | 0.53 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 67 | 2.51 | 37 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolas Pépé has committed 24 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right midfielder (15 appearances), also at right striker (11).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Nicolas Pépé previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 125 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.96 |
 World Cup | 2 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.59 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.70 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 1 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 28 | 1,495 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 22 | 7.23 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 19 | 1,121 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 19 | 1,529 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 25 | 7.11 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 526 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7.30 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 20 | 697 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6.64 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 270 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8.09 |
Premier LeagueAbout Nicolas Pépé
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Nicolas Pépé has scored 8 goals and 8 assists across 36 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2398 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolas Pépé has attempted 63 shots with 25 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolas Pépé has created 46 chances including 13 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 59 successful dribbles from 123 attempts (48% success rate). Nicolas Pépé has contributed 57 key passes and 72 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolas Pépé has registered 31 tackles (21 won), 16 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 726 from 881 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Nicolas Pépé has won 150 of 325 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolas Pépé has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 43.
About Nicolas Pépé
Nicolas Pépé is a 31-year-old forward playing for Villarreal in the La Liga, representing France. Nicolas Pépé is left-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 29 May 1995.
Most recent appearance
Nicolas Pépé's most recent match was away at Germany on November 16th. Villarreal lost 2-1. Nicolas Pépé played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.56.
Recent matches
- November 16th2-1 lossatGermany(5 mins, rating 6.56)
- October 16th1-0 winvsEcuador(77 mins, rating 6.62)
- December 22nd1-2 winatFrance(45 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.95)
- November 2nd5-1 winvsAtlético de Madrid(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.41)
- June 12th2-0 lossatRayo Vallecano(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Villarreal
Nicolas Pépé currently plays alongside Nicolas Pépé, Georges Mikautadze, Alex Freeman, Ayoze Pérez, Sergi Cardona, Luiz Júnior, Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Rafa Marín, Tajon Buchanan, Hugo López, Arnau Tenas, Carlos Macià, Thomas Partey, Pau Navarro, Diego Conde, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza, Gerard Moreno, Alberto Moleiro, Alfon González, Juan Foyth, Tani Oluwaseyi, Pape Gueye, Santi Comesaña, Santiago Mouriño and Dani Parejo at Villarreal.