Nicolas Pépé
VillarrealCF
Playmaking Forward
May 29, 1995 (31)
Left
6'0"
161 lb
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Pepe scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Curacao. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 35th minute.
Analysis: Pepe would be the only goal scorer for the Ivory Coast on Thursday, as the winger found the back of the net in the seventh and 64th minutes for a brace. This gives him not just his first goals of the tournament but also his first goal contribution, starting in two of the three games thus far. As a veteran presence in the attack and holding decent form after the brace, it appears likely he could start in the round of 32.
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.
Analysis: 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.
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