Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Villarreal.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 36 | 8 | 8 | 2397 | 7.25 |
 UEFA Champions League | 8 | 0 | 1 | 611 | 6.96 |
 Copa del Rey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 6.55 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.2 |
 Friendliesat Ivory Coast | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 7.3 |
| Africa Cup of Nations - Qualificationat Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
N. Pépé is a 31-year-old central midfielder at Villarreal, enjoying a standout season — 8 goals and 8 assists in 36 appearances, a Season grade of 59, top 5% of La Liga central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 46.7, ranking 289th of 389 in the La Liga. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (70.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.8 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Pépé.
Judged on this season alone, Pépé graded 59 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 6% of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga, on 8 goals, 8 assists and 1.802 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 27 → 59). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 47, 60th of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga. At 31 Pépé is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 38.7 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Pépé is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Villarreal finished 3rd of 20 · an upper-table side
1.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 8 goals and 8 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 70.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.6 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Creativity. 0.3 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95/100).
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.8 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Outlook
With a Rating of 46.7, Pépé carries the 60th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the La Liga of 73. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
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Transfer news
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