Rising stars

Rising Stars: Nico Paz


26 05 2026

Argentinian attacking midfielder Nico Paz is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young players, ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.

Following an impressive rise through Real Madrid CF’s academy system, the left-footed playmaker made his senior debut for the club in a Champions League clash against Braga in November 2023. A few months later, Paz secured a move to Como 1907 in Serie A, where he quickly established himself as one of the league's standout young midfielders. Branded 'a champion' by manager Cesc Fàbregas and praised by Argentine football legend Lionel Messi as a player who 'reads the game perfectly', it comes as no surprise that Real Madrid are on the verge of triggering Paz's buy-back clause to recall him to the Bernabéu. With Argentina's World Cup squad announcement looming, the 21 year old looks set to prove himself on football's biggest stage.

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