Summary

Nicolas Pépé (Ivory Coast), Forward, 57 caps, 12 international goals, model: 6.4% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Nicolas Pépé

#19 Forward Villarreal CF (ESP) Ivory Coast

Nicolas Pépé is a 31-year-old forward for Villarreal CF (ESP) and Ivory Coast. He has earned 57 caps and 12 international goals for Ivory Coast. Our model puts Ivory Coast's title chance at 0% with a 76% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

57 Caps

12 Goals

8 Season goals

8 Assists

7.30 Form rating

Age31Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight161 lbsMarket value€5.0M

View next match prediction See Ivory Coast team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume High

Tournament form Steady

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Nicolas Pépé · the model’s read

Nicolas Pépé brings 57 caps and 12 international goals for Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for Villarreal CF (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Pépé's anytime-goalscoring probability at 6.4% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.14 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Nicolas Pépé: World Cup 2026 Form

How Nicolas has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.2

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

8.1

Last match vs Curaçao

Trending up

6.7

vs Ecuador

77 min

6.8

vs Germany

13 min

8.1

vs Curaçao

67 min · 2G 0A

Nicolas Pépé: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (70 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.2

Career baseline 7.1

2.29 Shotsper 90 min 2.33

1.15 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.84

0.57 Key passesper 90 min 2.24

— Tacklesper 90 min 1.11

1.15 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.61

6.88 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.87

62 Touchesper 90 min 53

At World Cup 2026, Nicolas is rating 7.2 — in line with his 7.1 career baseline.

Ivory Coast Squad

Full squad

Nicolas is part of a Ivory Coast squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group E.

Franck Kessié Midfielder 0.76 Key passes / 90

Jean Michaël Seri Midfielder 0.63 Key passes / 90

Ibrahim Sangaré Midfielder 0.52 Key passes / 90

Ghislain Konan Defender 1.33 Tackles / 90

Yahia Fofana Goalkeeper 6.8 Career rating

Odilon Kossounou Defender 1.21 Tackles / 90

Nicolas Pépé: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Trabzonspor

2023 - 2024

Nice

2022 - 2023

Arsenal

2019 - 2023

Lille

2017 - 2019

Orleans

2015 - 2016

Angers

2013 - 2017

Stade Poitevin FC

Until 2013

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× English FA Cup 2019-2020

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 1

1× English FA Cup
2019-2020

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Nicolas's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

1 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Villarreal ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

LaLiga Player Of The Month Villarreal ·

LaLiga

Award

Nicolas Pépé: Quick Facts

#19Shirt number

31Age

1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

161 lbsWeight

Mantes-la-Jolie, FranceBirthplace

Villarreal CF (ESP)Club

Part of the Ivory Coast squad at World Cup 2026

Ivory Coast team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nicolas Pépé play?

Nicolas Pépé plays as a Forward for Villarreal CF (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Ivory Coast.

How many caps does Nicolas Pépé have?

Nicolas Pépé has 57 international caps for Ivory Coast, with 12 international goals.

What trophies has Nicolas Pépé won?

Nicolas Pépé has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include English FA Cup (x1).

What is Ivory Coast's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Ivory Coast at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 76% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Ivory Coast in at World Cup 2026?

Ivory Coast are in Group E at World Cup 2026, facing Ecuador, Germany, Curaçao.