#19Right Winger

Nicolas Pépé

Cote d'IvoireAge31

Market Value€6.00m

Villarreal CF

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90min blocks

Contract & Agent

Contract Until

2028-06-30

Market Value

€6.00m

Career Achievements

Pépé won the Ligue 1 title with Lille in 2021 and was named in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year for the 2018–19 season. He also helped the Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.

Biography

Nicolas Pépé is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Villarreal CF. He rose to prominence at Lille, where his impressive performances earned him a record transfer to Arsenal in 2019. Pépé has also represented the Ivory Coast national team, contributing to their African Cup of Nations success.

Playing Style

Pépé is a left-footed winger known for his dribbling ability, pace, and direct running at defenders. He excels in one-on-one situations and cutting inside from the right flank to shoot or create chances. However, his consistency and defensive contributions have been questioned at times.

Market Value History

Season Stats (International Friendlies)

All seasons (68)

Season	Comp	Apps	G	A	YC	RC	Min
25/26	International Friendlies	3	1	1	0	0	125
25/26	LaLiga	36	8	10	4	0	2397
25/26	UEFA Champions League	8	0	1	1	0	611
25/26	Copa del Rey	2	0	0	0	0	175
24/25	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	0	144
24/25	LaLiga	28	3	6	2	0	1496
24/25	Copa del Rey	0	0	0	0	0	0
24/25	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	1	1	0	0	0	85
23/24	World Cup Qualification Africa	5	0	0	1	0	204
23/24	Türkiye Kupasi	4	1	0	0	0	133
23/24	Süper Lig	19	5	3	0	0	1123
23/24	Community Shield	0	0	0	0	0	0
23/24	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0
23/24	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	0	75
22/23	UEFA Conference League	8	2	0	1	0	526
22/23	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0
22/23	International Friendlies	3	1	1	1	0	182
22/23	Coupe de France	1	0	0	0	0	90
22/23	Ligue 1	19	6	1	2	0	1529
22/23	UEFA Conference League Qualifying	0	0	0	0	0	0
21/22	Premier League	20	1	2	0	0	681
21/22	International Friendlies	2	1	0	0	0	129
21/22	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
21/22	EFL Cup	3	2	4	0	0	270
21/22	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	0	0	0	0	0	0
2025	Africa Cup of Nations	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	Africa Cup of Nations	5	0	1	0	0	217
2023	African Nations Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	Africa Cup of Nations	4	2	1	0	0	314
2019	Africa Cup of Nations	3	0	0	0	0	248
2018	African Nations Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	Africa Cup of Nations	0	0	0	0	0	0
20/21	Community Shield	0	0	0	0	0	0
20/21	Premier League	29	10	1	1	1	1612
20/21	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	0	169
20/21	FA Cup	2	0	0	0	0	195
20/21	UEFA Europa League	13	6	4	0	0	902
20/21	EFL Cup	3	0	0	0	0	221
19/20	World Cup Qualification Africa	3	1	0	0	0	131
19/20	Premier League	31	5	6	4	0	2015
19/20	International Friendlies	1	1	0	0	0	90
19/20	FA Cup	5	1	2	0	0	411
19/20	UEFA Europa League	6	2	2	0	0	294
19/20	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	5	0	0	0	0	434
18/19	International Friendlies	2	0	1	0	0	141
18/19	Coupe de la Ligue	1	0	0	0	0	25
18/19	Coupe de France	2	1	1	0	0	180
18/19	Ligue 1	38	22	12	1	0	3332
17/18	International Friendlies	2	3	0	0	0	151
17/18	Coupe de la Ligue	0	0	0	0	0	0
17/18	Coupe de France	2	1	1	0	0	112
17/18	Ligue 1	36	13	5	5	0	2846
17/18	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	4	1	0	0	0	259
16/17	World Cup Qualification Africa	0	0	0	0	0	0
16/17	International Friendlies	4	0	0	0	0	116
16/17	Coupe de la Ligue	1	0	0	1	0	38
16/17	Coupe de France	5	0	1	0	0	284
16/17	Ligue 1	33	3	1	2	0	1309
15/16	Coupe de la Ligue	1	0	0	0	0	90
15/16	Coupe de France	4	3	0	1	0	297
15/16	Ligue 3	29	7	2	3	0	1827
14/15	Coupe de la Ligue	1	0	0	1	0	17
14/15	Coupe de France	2	3	0	0	0	152
14/15	Ligue 2	7	0	0	0	0	179
14/15	Championnat National 3 - Groupe A	22	6	0	3	0	1803
13/14	Championnat National 3 - Groupe G	19	3	0	2	0	1125
12/13	Championnat National 3 - Groupe G	0	0	0	0	0	0