N. Pays — season analysis
Nicolas Pays (France) gives Montpellier (Ligue 2) another option up front in 2025/26, mixing finishing with link-up play.
Over 30 appearances he has been directly involved in 5 goals: 4 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 2,333 minutes on the pitch, or 0.15 goals per 90 minutes and 0.19 goal involvements per 90. He has started 26 of those matches.
From 32 shots, 47% on target, his shot conversion is 13%. On the creative side he has produced 27 key passes while completing 81% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 34% of his dribbles.
He wins 44% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 6.2 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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