Nicole Payne signs for Paris Saint-Germain until 2026

Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to announce the arrival of Nicole Payne. The Nigerian international defender joins the Rouge et Bleu until June 2026.

Nicole Payne was born in Birmingham (Alabama, USA), where she began playing football. After playing for Atlanta-based Concorde Fire, she joined West Virginia University in 2019 and played three seasons with the Montaineers (53 matches, 4 goals).

In 2022, the defender continued her career and her studies in psychology at the University of Southern California. She played in all the matches during the season, making a total of 16 appearances and scoring 3 goals.

The young full-back first played for the USA at U15, U16, U17 and U18 level before being called up to the Nigerian national team in 2021. She has now made 2 appearances for the Super Falcons.

Paris Saint-Germain would like to welcome Nicole to the Rouge et Bleu squad.

NICOLE PAYNE

Profile

Position: Defender                                                     

Born on 18 January 2001, in Birmingham (Alabama, USA)

Nationality: American / Nigerian

Career

2017-2019         Concorde Fire (Atlanta, USA)

2019-2021         University of Southern California (Los Angeles, USA)

2022                    West Virginia University (Morgantown, USA)

Since 2023    Paris Saint-Germain

Honours

Nigerian National team

2 caps