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- 2026/27–26Montpellier · Ligue 2 · 35 apps, 5 goals, 1 assists
N. Pays — season analysis
Nicolas Pays (France) gives Montpellier (Ligue 2) another option up front in 2026/27, mixing finishing with link-up play.
Over 7 appearances he has been directly involved in 1 goal: 1 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 622 minutes on the pitch, or 0.14 goals per 90 minutes and 0.14 goal involvements per 90. He has started 7 of those matches.
From 7 shots, 57% on target, his shot conversion is 14%. On the creative side he has produced 12 key passes while completing 83% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 45% of his dribbles.
He wins 44% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 3.7 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.