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Ivory Coast’s Nicolas Pépé nets goal, taking early lead vs Curaçao | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

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Emerse Faé was LOVING this early Ivory Coast goal 🇨🇮

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IVORY COAST FINDS THE OPENER 🇨🇮

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Attempts two shots in win Pepe registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Ecuador.

Impact Pepe operated as one of the two forwards for Ivory Coast alongside Elye Wahi in a 4-4-2 tactic, but he couldn't find the target despite his mobility causing problems for Ecuador's elite defensive line. Pepe, who also has value as a corner-kick and set-piece taker, will have a tougher matchup next time around against Germany on Saturday.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Experience in attack Pepe has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad and is expected to provide manager Fae with an experienced and direct attacking option throughout the competition.

Impact Pepe ended the club season at Villarreal in La Liga, continuing to demonstrate the pace, directness and goal-scoring ability that has made him one of the most recognizable forwards in African football over the past decade. The 31-year-old scored eight goals and provided 11 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions and his ability to come on and make an immediate impact makes him a valuable option when a game needs to be opened up. His experience at the very highest levels of European football gives him the credentials to deliver in big moments and he is heading into the World Cup motivated to show he still has the quality to perform at the international level and play a meaningful role for the Elephants.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists Sunday Pepe recorded two assists on two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pepe started the final game of the season after a bench role in the last contest, using the time well as he earned two assists in the dominant win. That said, he ends the season with seven goal contributions in his final six appearances of the season. He thend completes the season with eight goals and eight assists in 36 appearances (26 starts), one of his best seasons since leaving Lille in 2019.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Records another goal Pepe scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and six chances created in Saturday's 5-1 win over Levante.

Impact Pepe's continues to be in top for for a goal in a third straight La Liga match. He's recorded five goals with two assists in just the last seven matches, creating 15 chances in that span, making him an elite threat in the attack for Villarreal.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Sunday Pepe scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Pepe found the back of the net once again Sunday with a strike in the 29th minute assisted by Alfonso Pedraza. It marked his seventh goal of the campaign, four of which have come in the last six matches. He also won two tackles and intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 78th minute for Alfon.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Thursday Pepe scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Oviedo.

Impact Pepe opened up the scoring Thursday, converting a penalty in the 13th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It marked his sixth goal of the season, three of which have come in his last five appearances. It came on one of two shots and he also recorded one tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Can't find a teammate Pepe registered six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Girona.

Impact Pepe had some good moments but was relatively inefficient with his volume, as just two of his six crosses were deemed to be accurate and his corners couldn't threaten Girona's goal. The winger should have more room to operate in a favorable matchup against Athletic, a side which has conceded 43 goals through 30 La Liga matches this season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Pepe scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-1 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Pepe scored once during Friday's win, as well as sending in three shots and causing issues throughout the match. His pace and power on the ball make Pepe threatening in every match, and his intuitive finishing touch give him strong upside. If Villarreal and Pepe can keep this form going they will compete right at the top of La Liga.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal overruns Real Sociedad to move into third place in La Liga

Villarreal has leapfrogged Atletico Madrid to move into third place in La Liga after a 3-1 win over Real Sociedad

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Scores late equalizer Pepe scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-1 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Villarreal needed a magical moment to salvage a point out of this fixture and that's exactly what happened, as Pepe found the back of the net in the 98th minute with a beautiful finish that went into the upper 90. This was Pepe's fourth goal of the season in a year in which he's been a starter most of the time. He has 19 starts across 27 league appearances in 2025/26.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal late show breaks Alaves hearts in exciting draw

Villarreal has moved into third place in La Liga after salvaging a late point away at lowly Alaves

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Provides assist Pepe assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Levante. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Pepe would find Georges Mikautade in the 57th minute for the lone goal of the match, earning an assist. This comes just a game after scoring a goal, now with three goal contributions in his past four appearances. He is up to three goals and four assists in league play this season, just two goal contributions off of last season's tally.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Finds back of net Pepe scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Monday's 4-1 victory over Espanyol.

Impact Pepe would earn another goal contribution Monday after an injury moved him from the right flank to forward, scoring in the 50th minute of the outing. This comes after an asisst last match, his only two goal contributions in his past seven appearances. He is up to three goals and three assists in 21 appearances (13 starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ends draught with assist Pepe grabbed one assist, had one shot on goal and created one chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Pepe came into Saturday's game with only one goal contribution in his last 18 appearances but was able to find Gerard Moreno in the 70th minute to draw his team even and earn them a needed point. Hopefully a performance like this can be what gets Pepe headed in the right direction. A date with Espanyol on Monday awaits Pepe and Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Pepe assisted once to go with two tackles won and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Elche.

Impact Pepe won two tackles while assisting once on one key passes during the win vs Elche. This was his first goal contribution since Aug 31. He had been struggling of late, having collected nine key passes, 13 successful dribbles, and just six won tackles in nine La Liga appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

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Another goalless outing Pepe had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Pepe is still in the middle of a rough spell, with the attacker recording only one shot in Sunday's loss. This extends his scoreless streak to 12 appearances, last scoring Aug. 31 against Celta Vigo. He remains at two goals and an assist this season, although he continues to see consistent time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha recalled to Ivory Coast squad for AFCON after two-year absence as Amad Diallo also makes cut - but former Arsenal player Nicolas Pepe misses out

Wilfried Zaha is returning to the Ivory Coast fold after a prolonged spell away, with the 33-year-old earning a surprise recall for the upco...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • goal

Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha recalled to Ivory Coast squad for AFCON after two-year absence as Amad Diallo also makes cut - but former Arsenal player Nicolas Pepe misses out

Three shots, four crosses in loss Pepe generated three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Pafos.

Impact Pepe was unable to score or assist despite taking three shots and attempting four crosses, including two from corners. He has been his team's main set-piece taker with 30 in total, while Dani Parejo is second with 12. He has created at least two chances in each of the last four games and has attempted three shots in his last two games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Pepe had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Pepe played the full 90 and started Tuesday, making his return to that role after two straight appearances from the bench. He would be one of the few players to carve out some chances for Villarreal, recording two crosses, two shots and four chances created. He will hope the starting role sticks, and to add to his two goals and two assists this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Pepe assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Juventus.

Impact Pepe had three goal contributions through three games to start his season but went quiet since then, as this marks his first goal or assist in six outings, and his first goal contribution in UCL play this year. His five chances created mark his second-highest total in nine appearances between league and UCL play this season. Additionally, he is now up to five tackles won across his last two matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid aims to rebound from derby demolition against in-form Villarreal

Real Madrid needs to bounce back from its thrashing in last weekend’s Spanish capital derby when it hosts a red-hot Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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