Nicolas Pépé
France
Match-by-match stats
N. Pépé
VillarrealForwardNicolas Pépé 2026/2027 season stats
As a right midfielder, Nicolas Pépé has appeared in 6 La Liga matches this season, totalling 423 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 La Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.43 | 77 |
| Shots | 14 | 3.00 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.50 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.64 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.85 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.90 | 73 |
| Chances created | 9 | 1.91 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.21 | 62 |
Nicolas Pépé has taken 14 shots with 7 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 2.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nicolas Pépé has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 47 minutes. Nicolas Pépé has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 1.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 220 | 46.80 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 191 | 40.60 | 51 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.06 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 1.49 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 65 | 13.83 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 3.62 | 18 |
Nicolas Pépé has completed 191 of 220 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 3.19 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 6.81 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 40 |
| Duels won | 24 | 5.11 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.21 | 18 |
| Touches | 342 | 72.80 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 80 | 17.02 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.64 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.06 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.91 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.85 | 66 |
Nicolas Pépé completes 15 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 24 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.64 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.64 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.21 | 8 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.21 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 3.83 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Nicolas Pépé makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 141 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.21 | 57 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.43 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.06 | 6 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicolas Pépé has committed 0 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly right midfielder (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nicolas Pépé previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 236 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7.12 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 125 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.96 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.76 |
| 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 |
Champions League| 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 | 7.31 |
 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Nicolas Pépé has scored 2 goals across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 423 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nicolas Pépé has attempted 14 shots with 7 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.82 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicolas Pépé has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 15 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (47% success rate). Nicolas Pépé has contributed 9 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicolas Pépé has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 191 from 220 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Nicolas Pépé has won 24 of 53 total duels.
Discipline
Nicolas Pépé has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 5.
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 Ghana on August 8th. Villarreal won 2-0. Nicolas Pépé played 86 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- August 8th2-0 winvsGhana(86 mins, rating 6.76)
- May 13th3-1 winvsLevante(11 mins, rating 6.51)
- June 29th1-3 winatMálaga(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 22nd1-2 lossvsReal Betis(76 mins, rating 6.9)
- October 17th3-2 lossatBorussia Dortmund(31 mins, rating 6.64)
Next fixture
Nicolas Pépé and Villarreal are next in action on May 29th against Real Madrid in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Real Madrid vs Villarreal match preview.
Teammates at Villarreal
Nicolas Pépé currently plays alongside Alex Freeman, Gerard Moreno, Ilias Akhomach, Santiago Mouriño, Ayoze Pérez, Alberto Moleiro, Santi Comesaña, Carlos Romero, Alassane Diatta, Georges Mikautadze, Pau Navarro, Nicolas Pépé, Pape Gueye, Sergi Cardona, Rubén Gómez, Nathan Saliba, Luiz Júnior, Péter Gulácsi, Carlos Macià, Logan Costa, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Juan Foyth and Renato Veiga at Villarreal.