Nico Paz
Como

Nico Paz

Nico Paz of Como was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain on 8 September 2004 (age 21).

Nico Paz, born on 8 September 2004 (age 21), is an Argentina international attacking midfielder whose senior career is now largely shaped by his work at Como. Wearing the number 10 shirt, he has become a regular part of their first team rather than a prospect being kept warm on the edge of it.

Across two seasons with Como, Paz has made 70 league appearances and scored 18 league goals. The 2025-26 campaign has been his most productive so far, with 12 goals in 35 Serie A appearances, plus another goal in five Coppa Italia games. In all competitions for Como this season, he has played 40 times and scored 13 goals.

That form has also kept him in the Argentina picture, with four appearances in South American World Cup qualifying during the season. His current market value is around £30m, according to Transfermarkt, which tells its own story about how quickly his profile has moved.

Paz remains a developing player, but his career to this point is plainly centred on Como: regular football, tangible output, and a continuing place in the side in 2025-26.

📈 Key stats and insights

Nico Paz scored 12 goals in 35 Serie A appearances in 2025-26
Nico Paz started 33 of his 35 league matches for Como
Nico Paz added one goal in five Coppa Italia appearances
Nico Paz made four World Cup qualifying appearances for Argentina
Nico Paz's market value is listed at €35.00m after a €5.00m move to Como
Last updated 29 May 2026. Send feedback

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Cen Att Mid
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Nico Paz
CAM
1.85m (6ft)
Height
10
Squad Number
74kg (11st 9lb)
Weight
8 September 2004 (age 21)
Date of Birth
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Birthplace
Spain 🇪🇸
Country of Birth
Como
Team
Argentina 🇦🇷
National Team
£30m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2028 (2y 1m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team
Como
Como
Serie A 2025 - 2026
Games
35
Starting
33
Substitute
2
Unused
3
Utilisation
92%
Goals
12
Yellows
5
Reds
-
Team
Argentina 🇦🇷
World Cup Qualifiers South America 2024 - 2026
Games
4
Starting
1
Substitute
3
Unused
14
Utilisation
22%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Como
Como
Coppa Italia 2025 - 2026
Games
5
Starting
4
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
83%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Nico Paz was a major attacking piece for Como in 2025-26, making 35 Serie A appearances, starting 33 times and scoring 12 goals. For a 21-year-old attacking midfielder, that combination of availability, starts and end product pointed to a player trusted as a regular creator and scorer rather than a rotation option. His five yellow cards added a small disciplinary note, but there were no reds.

📋 Career stats

Team
Como
Como
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
35
Goals
12
Team
Como
Como
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
35
Goals
6
Team
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
4
Goals
-

Paz's career path moved from an elite development setting into a more defined senior role. He joined Real Madrid as a trainee in 2016, then moved to Como in 2024. The listed scoring trend was positive: six league goals in 2024-25 followed by 12 in 2025-26, suggesting clear progression after leaving Madrid for regular football.

💰 Transfers

Team
Como
Como
25 August 2024
From
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Type
Fee (£5m)
Team
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
1 July 2016
Type
Trainee

The transfer record is straightforward: Paz went from Real Madrid to Como for €5.00m in August 2024 after initially entering Madrid as a trainee in 2016. That move took him away from a higher-profile squad but gave him a larger role, and his €35.00m market value now suggests Como bought into significant upside.

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