Villarreal forward Nicolas Pépé has been crowned LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Month for August after a stunning start to the 2025/26 season. With two goals and one assist in his first three matches, the French-Ivorian striker has quickly become a decisive figure in Villarreal CF’s attack.
Nicolas Pépé’s Brilliant Start with Villarreal CF
The 30-year-old striker has made an instant impact since joining Villarreal, guiding the team to an unbeaten start in LALIGA. In the opening fixture against Real Oviedo at La Cerámica, Pépé provided the key assist in the 2-0 win.
He followed up with his first goal of the season in a dominant 5-0 victory over Girona FC, showcasing his finishing ability. In the third game against RC Celta, Pépé found the net once again, securing a valuable draw and keeping Villarreal among the early pace-setters in the league.
First LALIGA Player of the Month Award for Pépé
This is Nicolas Pépé’s first LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Month award, and it highlights his immediate influence on Spanish football. Wearing Villarreal’s number 19 shirt, he beat out big names such as Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Pere Milla (RCD Espanyol), and Nico Williams (Athletic Club) in the final vote.
The award, presented by LALIGA in partnership with EA SPORTS, recognizes his exceptional performances in August and cements his status as one of the league’s standout players.
Villarreal’s Ambitions Moving Forward
With Nicolas Pépé in top form, Villarreal CF will be aiming to continue their strong run in upcoming fixtures. His goals and creativity could prove vital as the Yellow Submarine looks to challenge for a top-four finish in the Spanish league and make an impact in European competitions.
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