Ivory Coast star Nicolas Pepe enjoys best Villarreal season

Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pepe is enjoying his most productive campaign yet in a Villarreal shirt, with the Ivorian forward continuing to rediscover his form in Spain after a strong season of improvement.

Since arriving at the club last summer, the 29-year-old has steadily grown into an important attacking option, and his numbers this season underline his resurgence in La Liga.

Pepe has already surpassed his previous campaign’s output, registering seven goals and four assists in 30 league appearances. That marks a clear step forward from last season, when he managed three goals and six assists in 28 matches.

The statistics reflect not only an increase in goal contributions but also a more consistent influence in Villarreal’s attacking play. The former Arsenal winger has become more decisive in the final third, contributing both as a scorer and creator as his confidence grows.

His improved output has also coincided with Villarreal’s push to remain competitive in the league, with Pepe often playing a key role in breaking down opposition defences and adding pace and creativity in wide areas.

While his early years in Spain were seen as a period of adaptation, this season suggests a player settling fully into his environment and rediscovering the attacking sharpness that once made him one of Europe’s most promising forwards.

With the campaign still ongoing, Pepe has the opportunity to further improve his numbers and potentially set a new personal best in a Villarreal shirt, underlining his return to form in La Liga.