Nicole Payne joins Paris Saint-Germain

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.