Player profile
Nicolas Pépé
Forward · Villarreal
Nicolas Pépé’s career has taken him from French football to Arsenal, Nice, Trabzonspor and Villarreal. He represents Côte d’Ivoire.
Career
Pépé began at Stade Poitevin before joining Angers in 2013. A loan at Orléans preceded a return to Angers and two influential seasons with Lille.
Arsenal brought him to England, where he spent three seasons before a 2022–23 loan to Nice. A one-season spell at Trabzonspor followed before his move to Villarreal.
How they play
Villarreal identifies a left-footed forward who uses speed and dribbling to create danger in the penalty area.
Bio
Club career
- Villarreal CFSince 2024Current
- Trabzonspor2023–2024
- OGC Nice2022–2023
- Arsenal F.C.2019–2023
- Lille OSC2017–2019
- Angers SCO2013–2017
- US Orléans2015–2016
- Poitiers FC2012–2013
International career
- Ivory Coast men's national football teamSince 2016Current
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
A London trophy2020
His honours include the FA Cup won during his Arsenal spell.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Villarreal — Nicolas Pepe biographyOctober 19, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 19, 2026.
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