Players like Nicolas Pays
RWMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pays's profile ↗
Nicolas Pays is a right winger for Montpellier in Ligue 2, aged 23, with a market value of €2m. Players similar to Pays include David Mella from Deportivo de A Coruña, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Joel Mugisha Mvuka from Lorient, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a player with Pays' attributes.
About Nicolas Pays
Nicolas Pays profiles as a workmanlike right winger, showcasing durability with only four missed games in the last three seasons. However, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 50% of his positional peers, indicating he struggles to make a significant impact offensively, with low metrics in touches, key passes, and shots. While he brings reliability to the squad, his overall quality suggests he may need to elevate his game to stand out in a competitive environment.
Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Pays
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Mellasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €4.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Joel Mugisha Mvukasimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Xeber Alkainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 29 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Peter Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Oskar Falleniussimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Maranhãosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Kyliane Dongsimilar↗ | Troyes | 22 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Callum Langsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Ernest Pokusimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €24m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Jonathan Ikonésimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €3.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Murilosimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 32 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Pays
≈ 100% Nicolas Pays · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Pays · medium reliability
≈ 100% Nicolas Pays · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Pays?
By Doppel's fit score, David Mella (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Nicolas Pays, with a 81/100 overall match. Joel Mugisha Mvuka and Xeber Alkain are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Pays?
Yes. Oskar Fallenius (Djurgårdens IF) plays a similar right winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Pays?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Pays's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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