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Nico Paz
Footballer (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nicolás Paz Martínez (born 8 September 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Como. Born in Spain, he plays for the Argentina national team. He is considered one of the best young players in the world.[2][3][4][5][6]
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Club career
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Real Madrid
Early career
A youth product of CD San Juan and Tenerife, Paz joined the Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2016.[7]
Initially starting his career as a central defender, Paz moved further up the pitch as he developed. After playing as a centre forward, he switched to the wing, where he played for the under-19 side. He is also comfortable operating as a central midfielder or playmaker.[8][9]
He made his debut for Real Madrid's B-team in a 3–1 win over Andorra in January 2022, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Iván Morante.[8]
2023–24: First-team debut
On 8 November 2023, Paz made his first-team and Champions League debut for Real Madrid in a group stage match against Braga as a substitute in the 77th minute to replace Federico Valverde at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.[10][11] On 11 November 2023, Paz made his La Liga debut for Madrid in a 5–1 victory over Valencia, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute for Dani Carvajal.[12][13] On 29 November, he scored his first goal in the Champions League, securing a 4–2 win against Napoli.[14]
Como
On 25 August 2024, Paz signed for newly promoted Serie A club Como on a four-year deal for a reported €6 million fee.[15][16] The following day, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Cagliari.[17] On 19 October, he scored his first goal for Como in a 1–1 draw against Parma.[18]
Paz was assigned the #10 shirt ahead of the 2025–26 season with Como, after a summer where Real Madrid declined to activate their first buyback option along with Como rejecting offers from other clubs interested in the player.[citation needed] He started in Como's opening Coppa Italia game against Südtirol in a 3–1 victory.[citation needed] On 24 August, on his anniversary of signing with the club, Paz provided an assist and scored a free-kick goal in a season-opening 2–0 win against Lazio.[19]
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International career
Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Paz was eligible to represent both Spain and Argentina at international level.[1] He was first called up to the senior Argentina national team in March 2022.[8][20]
Paz also was called up to the Argentina under-20 side for the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament in France.[21] He was later named in Argentina's preliminary 48-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[22]
On 15 October 2024, Paz made his senior debut for Argentina in a 6–0 win over Bolivia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, recording an assist for Lionel Messi.[citation needed]
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Style of play
Nico Paz is widely recognized as a modern, elegant "Number 10" and known for his dribbling, playmaking and shooting abilities.[23]
Personal life
Paz is the son of former Argentine international Pablo Paz, who played at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.[8][24] His mother is Spanish.[25]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 15 December 2025[26]
- Includes Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia
- Appearances in Primera Federación play-offs
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
International
- As of match played 14 October 2025[26]
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Honours
Real Madrid
Individual
- Serie A Best Under-23: 2024–25[30]
- Serie A Team of the Season: 2024–25[31]
- The Athletic Serie A Team of the Season: 2024–25[32]
- Serie A Rising Star of the Month: August 2025,[33] September 2025[34]
References
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