Nico Paz Explained

Nico Paz
Fullname:Nicolás Paz Martínez
Birth Date:8 September 2004
Height:1.86 m
Currentclub:Como
Clubnumber:79
Position:Attacking midfielder
Youthyears1:2011–2014
Youthclubs1:CD San Juan
Youthyears2:2014–2016
Youthclubs2:Tenerife
Youthyears3:2016–2022
Youthclubs3:Real Madrid
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:Real Madrid B
Caps1:53
Goals1:12
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Real Madrid
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Como
Caps3:13
Goals3:1
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Argentina U20
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:Argentina
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:16:53, 30 November 2024 (UTC).
Nationalteam-Update:15 October 2024

Nicolás Paz Martínez (born 8 September 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Como. Born in Spain, he plays for the Argentina national team.

Club career

Real Madrid

Early career

A youth product of CD San Juan and Tenerife, Paz joined the Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2016.[1]

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.[2] [3]

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.[2]

2023–24: First-team breakthrough

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.[4] [5] 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.[6] [7] On 29 November, he scored his first goal in the Champions League, securing a 4–2 win against Napoli.[8]

Como

On 25 August 2024, Paz signed for newly promoted Serie A club Como on a four-year deal for a reported €6m fee.[9] [10] The following day, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Cagliari.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. 17 April 2022. Real Madrid CF. 23 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220423065211/http://www.realmadrid.com/futbol/cantera/juvenil-c/nicolas-paz-martinez. live.
  2. Web site: Who is Nico Paz? From Real Madrid's youth academy to the Argentina senior side. Andy. Hall. 7 March 2022. 17 April 2022. en.as.com. 4 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221104074109/https://en.as.com/en/2022/03/07/soccer/1646654951_388869.html. live.
  3. Web site: ¿Quién es Nico Paz y cuantos millones cuesta la gran promesa del Real Madrid?. Who is Nico Paz and how many millions does the great promise of Real Madrid cost?. Tomás. Valle. 7 March 2022. 17 April 2022. elfutbolero.es. Spanish. 4 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221104074105/https://www.elfutbolero.es/laliga/Quien-es-Nico-Paz-y-cuantos-millones-cuesta-la-gran-promesa-del-Real-Madrid-20220307-0005.html. live.
  4. Web site: 8 November 2023 . Nico Paz makes his Real Madrid debut . 9 November 2023 . Real Madrid CF . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109041301/https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2023/11/08/nico-paz-makes-his-real-madrid-debut . live .
  5. Web site: 8 November 2023 . Real Madrid-Braga: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Group stage . 9 November 2023 . UEFA . 8 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108195107/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2039144--real-madrid-vs-braga/ . live .
  6. Web site: 2023-11-11 . Real Madrid vs Valencia CF . 2023-11-12 . La Liga . en . 2023-07-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719161036/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2023-2024-laliga-easports-real-madrid-valencia-cf-13 . live .
  7. Web site: 2023-11-11 . Real Madrid 5–1 Valencia: Player ratings as Los Blancos run riot . 2023-11-12 . 90min . en-GB . 2023-11-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112045605/https://www.90min.com/posts/real-madrid-5-1-valencia-player-ratings-11-11-2023 . live .
  8. Web site: Nico Paz overwhelmed after scoring first Real Madrid goal in Napoli victory – "This is a dream" . Football España . 29 November 2023 . 30 November 2023 . 29 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231129223536/https://www.football-espana.net/2023/11/29/nico-paz-overwhelmed-after-scoring-first-real-madrid-goal-in-napoli-victory-this-is-a-dream . live .
  9. Web site: 25 August 2024 . Como 1907 annuncia l'astro nascente del Real Madrid e nazionale giovanile argentino Nico Paz . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240829120147/https://comofootball.com/como-1907-annuncia-lastro-nascente-del-real-madrid-e-nazionale-giovanile-argentino-nico-paz/ . 29 August 2024 . 25 August 2024 . Como 1907 . it.
  10. Web site: 2024-08-25 . Official Announcement: Nico Paz . 2024-08-25 . Real Madrid CF.
  11. Web site: Serie A . Football Italia . Yahoo Sports . 1 November 2024 . 19 October 2024.
  12. Web site: ¿Quiénes son Nico Paz y Alejandro Garnacho, los talentos españoles que sorprendieron a Scaloni?. Who are Nico Paz and Alejandro Garnacho, the Spanish talents that surprised Scaloni?. Jorge. Caballero. 7 March 2022. 17 April 2022. Marca. Spanish. 26 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220326131650/https://ar.marca.com/claro/futbol/seleccion-argentina/2022/03/07/62255204e2704e05658b459b.html. live.
  13. Web site: Convocados de la Sub 20 para el Torneo Maurice Revello. Sub 20: all the information on the Maurice Revello Tournament. afa.com.ar. Argentine Football Association. 20 May 2022. 30 May 2022. Spanish. 31 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531184506/https://www.afa.com.ar/es/posts/convocados-de-la-sub-20-para-el-torneo-maurice-revello. live.
  14. Web site: Hancock . Greg Lea Contributions from Tom . published . Alasdair Mackenzie . 2022-11-02 . Argentina World Cup 2022 squad: Lionel Scaloni announces 48-man longlist . 2022-11-04 . fourfourtwo.com . en . 2022-12-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221218133642/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/argentina-world-cup-2022-squad-players-line-up-qatar . live .
  15. Web site: 2024-10-15 . Argentina vs. Bolivia: resumen, goles y resultado del partido de las eliminatorias rumbo al Mundial 2026 . 2024-10-31 . Manuel . Cortina . La Nación . es.
  16. Web site: ¿Quiénes son Nico Paz y Alejandro Garnacho, los talentos españoles que sorprendieron a Scaloni?. Nico Paz, the promise of Real Madrid that falls in love with Scaloni: called up by Argentina at only 17 years old. Borja. Sánchez. 7 March 2022. 17 April 2022. elespanol.com. Spanish. 17 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220417141556/https://www.elespanol.com/elbernabeu/real-madrid/cantera/20220307/nico-paz-promesa-real-madrid-scaloni-argentina/655434518_0.html. live.
  17. Web site: Nico Paz padres, este es el origen del padre, madre y hermanas del futbolista del Real Madrid. December 2023 .
  18. News: 4 May 2024 . Real Madrid crowned champions after Barca's defeat at Girona . 4 May 2024 . BBC Sport.
  19. Web site: 2024-01-14 . El Real Madrid recupera su corona en la Supercopa (4–1) . 2024-01-15 . Royal Spanish Football Federation . es.
  20. Web site: 2024-06-01 . Real Madrid win Champions League: Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior see off Dortmund . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20240601223417/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/028e-1b07e18d875a-ba78e4b9d9fc-1000--report-madrid-win-champions-league/ . 2024-06-01 . 2024-06-02 . UEFA . en.
  21. Web site: Serie A | Cagliari 1–1 Como: Match Report |url=https://www.footitalia.com/serie-a-cagliari-1-1-como/ |website=Football Italia |access-date=26 August 2024 |date=26 August 2024}} On 19 October, he scored his first goal for Como in a 1–1 draw against Parma.[11]

    International career

    Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Paz was eligible to represent both Spain and Argentina at international level. He was first called up to the senior Argentina national team in March 2022.[12]

    Paz also was called up to the Argentina under-20 side for the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament in France.[13] He was later named in Argentina's preliminary 48-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[14]

    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.[15]

    Personal life

    Paz is the son of former Argentine international Pablo Paz, who played at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.[16] His mother is Spanish.[17]

    Career statistics

    Club

    Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
    ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
    DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    Real Madrid Castilla2021–22Primera División RFEF60———60
    2022–23Primera Federación141——41182
    2023–24Primera Federación2910———2910
    Total49110000415312
    Real Madrid2023–24La Liga4010310081
    Como2024–25Serie A12100——121
    Career total65121031417314

    International

    Honours

    Real Madrid

    2023–24[18]

    2024[19]

    2023–24[20]

    References

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