Nico Paz Scout Report: Como’s Attacking Midfielder After a Champions League Night
Nico Paz’s autumn 2026 reads as the face of Como’s rise in Serie A. The 4-1 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on 21 October, in which he scored twice and set up another, was the highest-tempo night of his season; in 2025-26 his 12 league goals took Como to fourth and the club’s first Champions League place. A 22-year-old attacking midfielder who came through Real Madrid’s academy. This file was opened to measure how sustainable his output at Como is and where he stands with the Argentina national team. It contains no transfer recommendation.
| Mevki | Attacking Midfielder |
|---|---|
| Kulüp | Como |
| Uyruk | Argentina |
| Yaş | 22 |
| Doğum | 08.09.2004 |
| Boy | 1.85 m |
| Piyasa Değeri | around 80 million euros |
| Sözleşme | 2028 (press reports) |
Strengths
The first is creativity and playmaking; goal and assist contributions come together. The second is shot volume and dead-ball skill. The third is big-match experience; he was in the Real Madrid squad that won the Champions League and has scored against Manchester United with Como this season. The fourth is continuity, 35 games in each of two Serie A seasons. The fifth is a World Cup runners-up place with Argentina.
Weaknesses and Development Areas
The first development area is shooting efficiency; volume is high but selection is not always accurate. The second is that his off-the-ball pressing and defensive contribution depend on Como’s game plan. The third is that his role with Argentina is not as central as at club level; he did not play in the knockout rounds of the World Cup. The fourth is uncertainty in the contract and rights structure; details of Real Madrid’s post-sale rights have not been officially disclosed.
Career Projection and Contract Status
He signed a four-year deal with Como in August 2024; on 30 June 2026 Real Madrid confirmed he would spend 2026-27 at Como. Press reports in June 2026 say Como made the transfer permanent and that Real Madrid retained rights such as a buy-back and a sell-on share; the terms have not been officially disclosed. Databases put his market value at around 80 million euros. At 22, getting more minutes in the Argentina squad depends on sustaining his output at club level.
A 22-year-old World Cup finalist attacking midfielder with 18 league goals in two Serie A seasons and Champions League output.
Output sustained in the Champions League and Serie A in 2026-27, and clarity on the contract and rights structure.
Hasan Dere, scout in charge of Argentina and South America. This report is built on public sources and contains no transfer recommendation.
