Montpellier 
Ligue 2 Sep 11
Ligue 2WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Last updated on September 16, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Nicolas Pays
22 years old
Position
Forward
Height
180 cm
Weight
77 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
07 Jul 2003 - France
Birth City
Ranking
3rd
— Ligue 2
Statistics of Nicolas Pays — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
6
Starts
6
Minutes played
534
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
1 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
6 shots / 4 on target
Key passes
11
Dribbles success %
47% (9/19)
Duels won %
46% (32/69)
Penalties drawn
11
📊 General
Appearances
6
Starts
6
Minutes played
534
Goals
1
Average rating
7.07/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
1 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
6 shots / 4 on target
Dribbles success %
47% (9/19)
Duels won %
46% (32/69)
Standings Ligue 2 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint Etienne | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | +11 | 15 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Reims | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 12 | WDWWD |
| 3 |  Montpellier | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 11 | WLDWW |
| 4 |  RED Star FC 93 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | WWLDD |
| 5 |  Annecy | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 10 | LWDLW |
| 6 |  Metz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 9 | LWDDD |
| 7 |  Sochaux | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 | WDDWD |
| 8 |  Dunkerque | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | WDLLD |
| 9 |  Guingamp | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | WDDLW |
| 10 |  Nancy | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | LLWWL |
| 11 |  Rodez | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 7 | LLDWL |
| 12 |  Grenoble | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | WLWLD |
| 13 |  Dijon | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | WDLDL |
| 14 |  Boulogne | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  PAU | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | LDDLW |
| 16 |  Clermont Foot | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | DDDDL |
| 17 |  Nantes | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 4 | LWDLL |
| 18 |  Laval | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 4 | LLLDW |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Montpellier
K. Kamdem
M. Michel
S. Ngapandouetnbu
V. DžodiÄ
C. Jullien
E. Tchato
I. Mohamed
J. Laporte
L. Mincarelli Davin
Naoufel El Hannach
T. Sainte-Luce
Y. Mouanga
A. Gueguin
A. Sishuba
E. Molébé
K. Fayad
L. Da Silva
N. Mbuku
N. Pays
N. Vidal-Cartoux
Nabil Homssa
T. Chennahi
T. Savanier
Alexandre Mendy
Everson
Robin Thiland-Herard
Y. Issoufou
Career of Nicolas Pays since 2018
2026/2027
Montpellier
Montpellier6Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Montpellier
Montpellier27Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025Montpellier
Montpellier11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Le Puy Foot
Le Puy Foot1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Le Puy Foot
Le Puy Foot6Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2026/2027Montpellier
Montpellier6Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Montpellier
Montpellier27Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025Montpellier
Montpellier11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Le Puy Foot
Le Puy Foot1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Le Puy Foot
Le Puy Foot6Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Le Puy Foot
→
Montpellier
Free Transfer
Le Puy Foot
Montpellier
2023
Clermont II
→
Le Puy Foot
Free
Clermont II
Le Puy Foot
LAST MATCHES
Sep 05
Ligue 2LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Aug 28
Ligue 2DRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Aug 21
Ligue 2WIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
0-1
Aug 14
Ligue 2WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for Montpellier in the Ligue 2, N. Pays continues to build on a solid professional career. His France roots have shaped his footballing identity, blending physicality with technical quality. As a forward, his 180 cm height and 77 kg weight provide a real physical presence on the pitch. A natural attacker, he brings more than goals to Montpellier's offensive play with his movement and desire. Before joining Montpellier, he represented clubs including Le Puy Foot, Clermont II, gathering valuable experience and maturity along the way. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Montpellier's squad. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in Montpellier's squad.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep |
PAU
|
1-0 | 90 | 6.44 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 0/0 |
| 05 Sep |
Saint Etienne
|
3-1 | 84 | 6.09 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 2 | 3 | 6/9 | 0/0 |
| 28 Aug |
Boulogne
|
0-0 | 90 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 3 | 2 | 9/16 | 0/0 |
| 21 Aug |
Dunkerque
|
0-1 | 90 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 | 0 | 0/5 | 0/0 |
| 14 Aug |
Nancy
|
0-1 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 3 | 2 | 11/23 | 0/0 |