PSG Signs Nigerian Defender, Nicole Payne

Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the arrival of Nicole Payne.

The Nigerian international defender joins the Red and Blue until June 2026.

Nicole Payne was born in Birmingham (Alabama, USA), where she started playing football. After playing for the Concorde Fire, a club based in Atlanta, she joined the University of West Virginia in 2019 and played 3 seasons with the "Montaineers" (53 games, 4 goals).

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

The young full-back first wore the jersey of the United States in the U15, U16, U17 and U18 selections before being called, in 2021, to the Nigerian team. She now has 2 appearances with the Super Falcons.

Payne expressed her joy after signing the contract.

“It’s something I’ve always dreamed of! I became a professional player when I was a teenager, and I’ve grown up playing football since I was four, so to experience a moment like this is very special. I’m really grateful to be here,” she told club’s official website.

The versatile defender is the younger sister of Toni Payne, who is currently part of the Super Falcons’ squad at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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