Players like Nicolas Pays
RWMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pays's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Pays are David Mella, Joel Mugisha Mvuka, Xeber Alkain. Doppel rates David Mella (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oskar Fallenius scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolas Pays profiles as a workmanlike right winger, known for his durability rather than standout flair. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 43% of his peers, he shows limited impact in key offensive metrics such as touches and key passes. However, his impressive availability — missing just four games in three seasons — highlights his reliability on the pitch, making him a consistent option for Montpellier.
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 · 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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