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Nicolas Pepe
Born: May 29, 1995
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Weight: 10st 10lb (68kg)
Hometown: Mantes-la-Jolie, France
Nationality: 
Ivorian
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IvorianPosition: Attacker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2019-2023 | Arsenal |
| → 2022-2023 | Nice (loan) | |
| 2023-2024 | Trabzonspor | |
| 2024- | Villarreal | |
Sports Mole has 929 articles about Nicolas Pepe. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Antoniano vs Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash between Antoniano and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.20:12
Preview:Pafos FC vs Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Pafos FC and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 3, 13:03
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Arsenal vs. Brighton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion.Oct 27, 10:33
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Villarreal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Foden, Reijnders benched as Guardiola makes four changes for Champions League clash
Villarreal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight’s Champions League clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.Oct 21, 18:50
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Preview:Villarreal vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Villarreal and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 19, 10:45
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Preview:Seychelles vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Seychelles and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 22:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fimago1066368062-1-2-68c688bad2cac053855255.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven celebrates scoring on September 13, 2025")
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 14, 10:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Fvillarreal-6893a550bebc5358365169.jpg "Villarreal players celebrate after scoring on August 6, 2025")
Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gunners homecoming scuppered
Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium with a disappointing defeat on Wednesday night, losing 3-2 to Villarreal in an action-packed pre-season encounter.Aug 6, 17:54
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Preview:Arsenal vs Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 4, 12:30
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Arsenal vs. Villarreal: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to tune into Arsenal's friendly match with Villarreal on Wednesday, including TV and streaming options.Aug 3, 11:12
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Arsenal's most expensive signings ever after Viktor Gyokeres's £57.5m arrival
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Arsenal's glittering history.Aug 2, 16:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fviktor-gyokeres.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres in action on September 17, 2024")
Arsenal transfer news: Where Gyokeres ranks in top 10 most expensive signings?
Arsenal have completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres during the summer transfer window. With his arrival, here is the updated list of the 10 most expensive signings in the club’s history.Jul 25, 06:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fnw-6853fe33e6406882896587.jpg "Spain's Nico Williams on June 6, 2025")
Arsenal set for Nico Williams battle and double reunion as two more pre-season friendlies confirmed
Arsenal are set for a Nico Williams battle and double Emirates reunion as the Gunners confirm their final two pre-season friendlies.Jul 5, 15:11
![Canada's Jonathan David in action on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/E2fd7IwA3uFOoCNqNFTX41_1vEo=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fjonathan-david_2.jpg "Canada's Jonathan David in action on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]")
Preview:Canada vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Canada and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 20:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Ffranck-kessie.jpg "Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie on March 26, 2024")
Preview:New Zealand vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between New Zealand and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 23:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fayoper.jpg "Villarreal's Ayoze Perez celebrates scoring with teammates on May 18, 2025")
Barcelona 2-3 Villarreal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Lamine Yamal wonder goal in vain
Barcelona's 17-game unbeaten La Liga run comes to an end as Villarreal pull off a tremendous 3-2 win in Catalonia to qualify for next season's Champions League.May 18, 19:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fvillarreal.jpeg "Villarreal trio Alex Baena, Ayoze Perez and Yeremy Pino on February 1, 2025")
Preview:Girona vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Girona and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 10:40
![Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral during the pre-season friendly match at the City Ground, Nottingham on August 2, 2024 [on August 5, 2024]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/rXSVLFdB1Li1zoJHsnP_iB66Gb4=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fmarcelino-garcia-toral.jpg "Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral during the pre-season friendly match at the City Ground, Nottingham on August 2, 2024 [on August 5, 2024]")
Preview:Real Betis vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 11, 15:48
Preview:Burundi vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burundi and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 19, 21:45
Villarreal vs. Real Madrid: Predicted Yellow Submarine XI for La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at how Villarreal could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Madrid.Mar 13, 12:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fatmrma_2.jpg "Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio celebrate on March 12, 2025")
Preview:Villarreal vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 12:04
Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 16:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Falex-baena.jpg "Villarreal's Alex Baena on November 24, 2024")
Preview:Villarreal vs. Mallorca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Mallorca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 18, 11:46
Preview:Real Sociedad vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 11, 19:32
Preview:Leganes vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Leganes and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 20, 13:47
Preview:Villarreal vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 16, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Fnico-williams.jpeg "Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams on August 15, 2024")
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 6, 10:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fedu.jpg "Arsenal sporting director Edu pictured on January 15, 2024")
Arsenal 'in advanced talks' to sign Edu sporting director replacement linked with Real Madrid
Arenal are reportedly in advanced talks to replace Edu with highly respected Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe.Dec 2, 00:52
Preview:Villarreal vs. Girona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Girona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 29, 10:41
Preview:Osasuna vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Osasuna and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 22, 10:25
Preview:Poblense vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash between Poblense and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 27, 23:03
Preview:Villarreal vs. Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 18, 09:55
Preview:Sierra Leone vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 21:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Ffederico-valverde_1.jpg "Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde on October 5, 2024")
Real Madrid 2-0 Villarreal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Los Blancos return to winning ways
Real Madrid respond to their Champions League setback last week by recording a 2-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga.Oct 5, 21:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fayoze-perez.png "Villarreal's Ayoze Perez warms up ahead of the game on August 26, 2024")
Villarreal lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at how Villarreal could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Madrid.Oct 3, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Real Madrid CF head coach Carlo Ancelotti on September 24, 2024")
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 3, 16:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Falejo-veliz.jpg "Espanyol's Alejo Veliz in action on August 31, 2024")
Preview:Espanyol vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 24, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Frobert-lewandowski.jpg "Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring on September 22, 2024")
Villarreal 1-5 Barcelona: Highlights, man of the match, stats from La Liga clash
Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both score twice as Barcelona record a 5-1 win over Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday night.Sep 22, 18:33
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Man United defender to make Premier League debut against Arsenal?
Leny Yoro reportedly identifies Manchester United's Premier League match against Arsenal later this year as the target to make his return from injury.Sep 21, 15:53
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Preview:Villarreal vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 20, 11:45
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