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Nicolas Pays

MontpellierLigue 2Data current as of September 06, 2026
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NationalityFrance
PositionForward
Age23 years
Height177 cm
Weight77 kg
Shirt number18

Nicolas Pays: season at a glance

Nicolas Pays represents Montpellier in Ligue 2 during the 2026/2027 season. Across 5 appearances, the player has completed 444 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 8, Shots on target: 4, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 1.29, and Non-penalty xG: 1.29.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 8, Interceptions: 1, Clearances: 4, and Duels won: 29.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

5Appearances
444Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
7.05Average rating
1Goal involvements0.20 per 90

Playing time and performance

5Appearances
5Starts
444Minutes
0.20Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
7.05Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating78 / 100

Above average

Goals / per 9074 / 100

Above average

Expected goals (xG) / per 9077 / 100

Above average

Shots / per 9070 / 100

Above average

Shots on target / per 9081 / 100

Above average

Shot conversion77 / 100

Above average

Assists / per 9076 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9057 / 100

Around average

Goals minus xG
-0.29
Assists minus xA
-0.58
xG per shot
0.16
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
88.8
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Attacking

1Goals
8Shots1.62 per 90
4Shots on target0.81 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
12.5%Shot conversion
1.29Expected goals (xG)0.26 per 90
1.29Non-penalty xG0.26 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.58Expected assists (xA)0.12 per 90
12Key passes2.43 per 90
22Crosses4.46 per 90

Passing and possession

117Passes23.72 per 90
98Completed passes19.86 per 90
83.8%Pass completion
18Dribbles3.65 per 90
7Successful dribbles38.0%

Defending

8Tackles1.62 per 90
1Interceptions0.20 per 90
4Clearances0.81 per 90
29Duels won46.0%
4Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

0Yellow cards
0Red cards
10Fouls drawn
6Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Saint-Étienne - MontpellierSep 05, 20263 : 1Starter00-
Montpellier - BoulogneAug 28, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Dunkerque - MontpellierAug 21, 20260 : 1Starter10-
Nancy - MontpellierAug 14, 20260 : 1Starter00-
Montpellier - DijonAug 08, 20261 : 1Starter00-
Red Star - MontpellierMay 09, 20261 : 1Starter10-
Montpellier - ClermontMay 02, 20261 : 2Starter00-
Amiens SC - MontpellierApr 24, 20260 : 2Starter00-
Montpellier - Grenoble Foot 38Apr 17, 20262 : 1Starter00-
Annecy - MontpellierApr 10, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Montpellier - TroyesApr 04, 20262 : 2Starter00-
Pau - MontpellierMar 20, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Montpellier - LavalMar 13, 20262 : 0Starter10-
Nancy - MontpellierMar 06, 20260 : 3Starter00-
Montpellier - ReimsFeb 27, 20260 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026/2027Ligue 2544410
2025/2026Ligue 2302,33241

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Nicolas Pays play for?

Nicolas Pays is listed with Montpellier in Ligue 2 for the 2026/2027 season.

How many goals and assists does Nicolas Pays have?

Nicolas Pays has 1 goal and 0 assists in 5 appearances during the 2026/2027 season.

How many minutes has Nicolas Pays played?

The 2026/2027 record contains 444 minutes across 5 appearances.

What statistics are available for Nicolas Pays?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.