Nicolas Pepe

by urbaNRoots Sun 23 Dec 2018 - 8:53

Name: Nicolas Pepe
Nationality: Ivory Coast
Team: Lille
Age: 23
Position: RW

Has scored 12 goals (just 1 behind league leader, Mbappe) and has assisted 5 more (just 1 behind league leaders, Di Maria/Depay) in 19 games leading his team to the 2nd place as it stands.

Is he the next big talent to come out of Ligue 1 or a fraud?

by Thimmy Sun 23 Dec 2018 - 9:12

I haven't watched a single match from him, but in my book, everyone's a fraud until proven otherwise hmm

by boyzis Sun 23 Dec 2018 - 12:31

he has long legs and a bit of instant acceleration

by Mr Nick09 Sat 2 Feb 2019 - 14:38

No one is talking about this lad on GL, but he is the real deal. truck ton of speed, technique, 1v1 dribbling, scoring and assisting. He is fantastic, best player in france not named Neymar or Mbappe. He is truly special, and is certain to join a PL club this summer.

His profile as a right winger is unique in european football imo, right wingers with this type of speed and end product dont run the streets. 16 goals 8 assists, would be the perfect Robben replacement.

by Hapless_Hans Wed 27 Feb 2019 - 14:14

Not sure whether the stuff that Lille's coach is saying publicly leaves any doubt that Pepe is joining Bayern hmm

He sees Pepe "playing CL in a club in red colors", "one of the worlds biggest clubs in Germany that will lose both of its inverted wingers in the summer"

A true riddle. Question is whether he's just talking shit or whether it's a done dealio

by Thimmy Wed 27 Feb 2019 - 14:40

Aww shit. Who's gonna rob Leverkusen of their forwards this summer? I bet it's Bayern Clubber

by iftikhar Wed 27 Feb 2019 - 16:05

Thimmy wrote:Aww shit. Who's gonna rob Leverkusen of their forwards this summer? I bet it's Bayern

Neverkusen literally have nothing to lose.

by rincon Wed 27 Feb 2019 - 17:03

Resoundingly fails the name test.

by M99 Wed 27 Feb 2019 - 20:36

by Sina Thu 28 Feb 2019 - 4:42

Needed at our football club

by urbaNRoots Fri 1 Mar 2019 - 7:15

He sounds like a clown the way I've written his name in the title but there is a twist...

His last name is actually Pépé which makes all the difference and promotes him to a world class football name.

by urbaNRoots Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 8:15

Fitting that I started this thread :bow:

via Gfycat

by Myesyats Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 10:47

Wow Arsenal is making great forward signings on paper. Laca, Auba, Pepe. I'm jealous.

by Thimmy Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 11:37

Mr Nick09 wrote:No one is talking about this lad on GL, but he is the real deal. truck ton of speed, technique, 1v1 dribbling, scoring and assisting. He is fantastic, best player in france not named Neymar or Mbappe. He is truly special, and is certain to join a PL club this summer.

His profile as a right winger is unique in european football imo, right wingers with this type of speed and end product dont run the streets. 16 goals 8 assists, would be the perfect Robben replacement.

I've been mentioning him quite a lot since I decided to watch a couple of games from him. He didn't seem to be very recognized on here. Then again, Ligue 1...

by Hapless_Hans Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 11:52

Very happy that it is Arsenal he is going to, now that he isn't joining Bayern as I honestly assumed.
Good choice, and I look forward to seeing the Arsenal attack in action.

by El Gunner Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 12:34

awesome, haven't seen him play (: but i'm happy anyway

by Glory Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 13:06

That's a good deal and I am also assuming Ars will get Tierney as well. Really impressive. Perks of having people who know a thing or two about doing deals I reckon.

by Thimmy Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 13:25

Perks of not having a vice-chairman who insist on being a scout *

by Mr Nick09 Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 14:05

Arsenal just made a game changing signing. Top 4 assured now

by Thimmy Wed 31 Jul 2019 - 14:17

Tottenham signed Ndombele, as well. Hopefully, they'll add some excitement to their respective teams in the upcoming season. I'm also interested in Kai Havertz and Julian Brandt, but I'm not gonna watch Bundesliga just for those two Rolling Eyes