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Villarreal · Copa del Rey · Midfielder · #19 · Côte d'Ivoire · 30 yrs
N. Pépé plays as a midfielder for Villarreal. N. Pépé is a represents Côte d'Ivoire, 30 years old, midfielder, currently at Villarreal. N. Pépé wears shirt number 19 for Villarreal. N. Pépé was born in Mantes-la-Jolie, France on 1995-05-29. N. Pépé is 183 cm tall and weighs 73 kg. N. Pépé's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Copa del Rey, Friendlies, International Champions Cup, World Cup, and other leagues. N. Pépé's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore N. Pépé season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Ivory Coast CIV |
| 2025 | Ivory Coast CIV |
| 2025 |  Villarreal VIL |
| 2024 | Ivory Coast CIV |
| 2024 | Villarreal VIL |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-04 | Free |  Trabzonspor TRA | Villarreal VIL |
| 2023-09-08 | Free |  Arsenal ARS | Trabzonspor TRA |
| 2023-07-01 | N/A |  Nice NIC | Arsenal ARS |
Season intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: creator, high usage. Archetype: Wide creator. Season rating 6.5.
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Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
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Amad Diallo has been hyped up as one of Ivory Coast's most thrilling attacking threats heading into the 2026 World Cup knockouts. Thus, his sudden absence from the starting XI against Norway instantly turned heads. Amad Diallo has been hyped up as one of Ivory Coast’s most thrilling attacking threats heading into the 2026 World Cup knockouts. Thus, his sudden absence from the starting XI against Norway instantly turned heads. Ivory Coast and Norway meet at AT&T Stadium with both nations chasing their first-ever victory in a World Cup knockout match. While Norway arrives with Erling Haaland leading a dangerous attack, Ivory Coast hopes its talented squad can continue a historic campaign after finally escaping the group stage. The match represents a major milestone for Ivory Coast. The national team reached the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time after finishing second in Group E behind Germany. The Elephants collected six points during the group stage with victories over Ecuador and Curacao, while their only defeat came against Germany in a narrow 2-1 loss. That achievement ended years of frustration after Ivory Coast previously exited in the group stage during all three of its earlier World Cup appearances. Players of Cote d’Ivoire pose for a team photograph Coach Emerse Fae has built a team based on defensive discipline, attacking transitions, and a wide range of offensive options. The national team has shown that goals can come from different players, making selection decisions difficult even during the biggest matches. The Amad Diallo decision surprises fans The biggest lineup discussion before kickoff focused on Amad Diallo. The Manchester United winger was expected by many supporters to start after making a strong impact during Ivory Coast’s group-stage campaign. However, Diallo was named among the substitutes for the Round of 32 clash against Norway, with Fae choosing Nicolas Pepe, Yan Diomande, and Yohan-Ange Bonny as the attacking options in the starting XI. The decision was not linked to an injury or fitness issue. Instead, it came down to tactical choices and Ivory Coast’s attacking depth. 𝙉𝙤𝙨 11 𝙀́𝙡𝙚́𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙦𝙪𝙞 𝙙𝙚́𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙚̀𝙢𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚 🐘🇨🇮𝙀𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚̀𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙪𝙭 👊🏾🔥#ElephantsEnMarche #TousDerriereLesElephants #CDM2026 pic.twitter.com/nKtGSZ63Pv— Équipe Nationale de Football Cote d’Ivoire 🇨🇮🐘 (@equipenatciv) June 30, 2026 Diallo had already shown his importance earlier in the tournament. After beginning as a substitute against Ecuador, he came off the bench and scored a dramatic late winner, proving he could change games when introduced. Why Amad Diallo is starting from the bench Ivory Coast’s attacking competition is one of the main reasons behind Diallo’s absence from the starting lineup. The national team has several dangerous players capable of creating chances, allowing Fae to use different approaches depending on the opponent. Nicolas Pepe enters the Norway match in excellent form after scoring twice against Curacao. Yan Diomande had also become one of the biggest breakout stars of the tournament, using his speed and creativity to cause problems for opposing defenses. Amad Diallo of Cote d’Ivoire Because of that, Diallo has been viewed as a powerful impact option rather than an automatic starter. His ability to attack tired defenders, carry the ball forward, and create moments late in matches gives Ivory Coast another weapon from the bench. The tactical idea is clear: start with a balanced attacking structure and introduce Diallo when spaces appear. Against Norway’s physical defenders, his pace and dribbling could become even more dangerous in the second half.
Norway face Ivory Coast, looking to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Ståle Solbakken's attacking side take on Emerse Fae's solid defense. Because of this, fans are keeping a close eye on Erling Haaland's status. After a competitive group stage, Ivory Coast and Norway face each other in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. While Ståle Solbakken’s team will look to dominate possession and shine in the air, Emerse Fae’s team will rely on a solid defense and an efficient counterattack. As a result, the match is expected to be highly competitive. Because of the importance of the game, fans are keeping a close eye on Erling Haaland‘s status, as he could make the difference. Erling Haaland will start for Norway, as he has no injuries or suspensions. After being rested against France, he is in full physical condition to shine against Ivory Coast and remains a cornerstone for head coach Ståle Solbakken. As one of the tournament’s top scorers, he will look to lead his national team to another victory while closing the gap on Lionel Messi in the scoring charts. Alongside Haaland, Norway will maintain their attacking approach with Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sørloth. In addition, Fredrik Aursnes and Martin Ødegaard will also return to midfield, aiming to control the tempo of the game. With this, they will look to stop the opposition’s counterattacks effectively. However, Sander Berge, Torbjørn Heggem, and Kristoffer Ajer will have to shine in defense, stopping the opposition’s progression. Ivory Coast have emerged as one of the best defensive teams in the tournament. Because of this, head coach Emerse Fae could stick with his approach, looking to shut down every attacking opportunity for Norway. However, all eyes are on Yan Diomande, who could be key in the left wing, creating space and launching counterattacks. With this in mind, Franck Kessié and Nicolas Pépé will look to shine once again in front of goal. Erling Haaland #9 of Norway heads the ball against Zaid Tahseen #4 of Iraq. Ivory Coast confirmed lineup vs Norway Ivory Coast are determined to stick with the same approach they used in their previous matches: Solid in defense and efficient on the counterattack. However, head coach Emerse Fae has decided to leave Amad Diallo on the bench, opting to add an extra midfielder and strengthen the defense. Despite this, Yan Diomande and Nicolas Pépé will start on the wings, looking to create space against Norway, where they will have to be efficient. Considering this, Ivory Coast will lineup as follows: Yahia Fofana; Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Guela Doue, Emmanuel Agbadou; Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangaré, Christ Inao Oulai; Yan Diomande, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Nicolas Pepe. Norway confirmed lineup vs Ivory Coast Norway come into the match as the clear favorites to defeat Ivory Coast. After resting their stars against France, head coach Ståle Solbakken has once again opted for his strongest lineup, with Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard leading the way. In addition, they could rely on a strong midfield, looking to control possession while also stopping the opposition’s counterattacks. With this in mind, Norway will play as follows: Orjan Nyland; Kristoffer Ajer, David Moller Wolfe, Marcus Holmgreen Pedersen, Torbjorn Heggem; Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard; Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa.
After defeating Ecuador and Cape Verde, Ivory Coast secured their place as the group's runners-up in the knockout stage. Following their strong performances, they have climbed a few places in the FIFA Men's World Ranking ahead of their Round of 32 match against Norway. Despite arriving as underdogs, Ivory Coast managed to surprise everyone at the 2026 World Cup. After defeating Cape Verde and Ecuador, they qualified as the group’s runners-up for the knockout stage. Their counterattacks have been vital, creating major goalscoring opportunities. Thanks to their strong performances, they improved their position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, climbing a few places before facing Norway, their Round of 32 opponent. According to the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, Ivory Coast are ranked 31st place with 1,565.47 points. After their latest victory over Cape Verde, they have escalated two positions in the ranking. In recent years, they have managed to significantly improve their international standing compared to their 75th position in March-May of 2004. However, they have yet to match their highest-ever ranking, which was 12th in February of 2003. After several years without being able to regain their form, head coach Emerse Fae has managed to rebuild a very promising project with Ivory Coast. Despite this, they still remain behind their opponents in the FIFA Rankings. Ståle Solbakken’s team are ranked 23rd with 1,594.04 points, gaining several places compared to the start of the tournament. Nevertheless, Ivory Coast could spring an upset with a victory, shining on the counterattack. Ivory Coast have proven to be one of the most solid teams defensively. Conceding only two goals in the group stage, they will look to limit Norway in every attacking aspect. In addition, they are capable of making very quick transitions, breaking efficiently on the counterattack. Facing an opponent that seeks to dominate possession, they need to be clinical with the few chances they create to score. Franck Kessie #8 of Cote d’Ivoire celebrates scoring Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande set to shine vs Norway Despite their solid group stage, Ivory Coast once again enter the match against Norway as the underdogs. Without being an offensive powerhouse, they need to be very solid defensively, containing Erling Haaland’s attacking threat. With this in mind, Emerse Fae’s team keep Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande as their main attacking options, both of whom could make the difference in the Round of 32 clash. Ivory Coast base their attacking approach on counterattacks, so the transitions of Christopher Opéri and Guéla Doué at full-back are essential. If they can find Diallo and Diomande making runs into space, they can be decisive by dribbling and creating space to score. Although they are not the national team’s top scorers, they have created plenty of space for Nicolas Pépé and Franck Kessié, making them the team’s key attacking axis.
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