Como, founded in 1907, are operating from a position of some substance in the 2026-27 season. Based at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, they sit fifth in Serie A, with a squad valued at around £327.5m according to Transfermarkt.
The scale of the squad is notable: 34 players, with an average age of 24. That gives Como a young profile without making them look lightweight. Their season has also taken in the Coppa Italia third round and the Champions League league phase, which places their domestic position in a broader context.
Their league form has been strong enough to command attention. Recent results include away wins at Fiorentina, Genoa and Napoli, alongside a goalless draw with Roma. They have been particularly secure at home, conceding only 0.5 goals per match on average, while their away scoring rate of two goals per match points to a side with genuine threat beyond its own ground.
Tasos Douvikas leads their scoring with five goals, followed by Assane Diao on four and Martin Baturina on three. Como have also shown a habit of striking early, scoring the first goal inside 20 minutes in six of their 16 league matches.
For Celtic supporters, Como profile as a well-resourced, upwardly placed Serie A side with a young squad, a tight home defence, and enough away punch to make them awkward opponents rather than decorative ones.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Compared with Celtic, Como present a very different challenge: Celtic have the clear edge in league standing and consistency, while Como rely on a compact defence and a potent away attack to win games; on paper Celtic should dominate possession and attacking chances, but Como's ability to score quickly away and to force set-piece situations means they can be a real nuisance if Celtic underestimate the road threat.
