NICO PAZ

Published June 18, 2026

Quick Facts

Key details at a glance

Full Name: Nicolás “Nico” Paz Martínez
Country: Argentina
Age: 21 years (born 8 September 2004).
Career Goal Record: By 2026, Nico Paz has scored in double digits at senior level across club and youth international football, mainly from attacking midfield and wide roles.
Major Clubs: Real Madrid (academy and senior), Como (loan as of 2025/26)
International Career: Eligible for both Spain and Argentina, he has featured for Argentina at youth level and is in contention for senior call‑ups around the 2026 cycle.
Accolades: Youth championships and early‑career milestones with Real Madrid Castilla, plus rising‑star recognition among World Cup 2026 “breakout player” lists.
Early Life: Born in Tenerife, Spain, to Argentine parents, he joined Real Madrid’s academy and developed a reputation for long‑range shooting and creativity between the lines.
Club Career: He progressed through La Fábrica, debuted for Real Madrid’s senior team and secured a loan to Como to gain regular top‑flight minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

International

Paz has represented Argentina at youth tournaments and is seen as part of their next attacking midfield generation

Playing Style

A left‑footed playmaker with good height, he excels at striking from distance, combining in tight spaces and drifting into half‑spaces as a second striker or advanced midfielder.