Nico Paz named Serie A best young player after historic season with Como

Nico Paz Serie A Best Young Player Como 1907 Champions League qualification Argentina national team

Argentine midfielder Nico Paz has been named the best young player of the 2025/26 Serie A season. Playing for Como, Paz recorded 12 goals and seven assists, driving the club to a historic fourth-place finish and securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League.

Paz, who was recently acquired by Como for 60 million euros, has also been named to the league's ideal XI alongside Lautaro Martínez. His standout performances have positioned him as a primary candidate to inherit the number 10 shirt for the Argentina national team following the retirement of Lionel Messi.

The young midfielder was also part of the Argentine squad during the 2026 World Cup.

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Argentina national team · Como 1907 · Fabio Capello · Lionel Messi · Nico Paz · Real Madrid · Serie A

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[● 2 SOURCES] Nico Paz expressed that receiving the award from a football legend was an honor. www.filo.news
[● 3 SOURCES] Nico Paz was named the best young player of the 2025/26 Serie A season. medianews.com.ar · www.filo.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Nico Paz was selected for the Serie A team of the season. www.filo.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Como 1907 finished in fourth place with 71 points. medianews.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] Paz recorded 12 goals and seven assists during the campaign. medianews.com.ar · www.filo.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid sold Nico Paz to Como 1907 in June 2026 for 60 million euros.
[● 2 SOURCES] Fabio Capello questioned Real Madrid's decision to sell Nico Paz. www.filo.news
[● 3 SOURCES] Como 1907 secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League. medianews.com.ar · www.filo.news