Who should replace Nicolas Pays?
RWMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pays's profile ↗
Nicolas Pays is a right winger for Montpellier in Ligue 2, where he has made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Pays, Joel Mugisha Mvuka from Lorient offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while David Mella of Deportivo de A Coruña also provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for 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 | Jeppe Kjaersimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 22 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Dylan Mbayosimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €800k | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Can Keleşsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 25 | €1.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Antoine Larosesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 33 | €300k | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Peter Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Oskar Falleniussimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Jeremy Agbonifosimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 21 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Fabio Kaufmannsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Antoine Leauteysimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 30 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
* 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 tactical-fit score, David Mella (Deportivo de A Coruña) does the closest job to Nicolas Pays, at 93/100 on profile. Joel Mugisha Mvuka and Xeber Alkain follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Pays?
Yes — Antoine Larose (Annecy FC) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Pays?
Doppel learns Nicolas Pays's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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