Nico Paz - biography, stats, age, weight, height

Biography of Nico Paz

Nicolás Paz Martínez was born on September 8, 2004, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He started at CD San Juan and Tenerife, and in 2016 moved to Real Madrid’s academy — La Fábrica. During his development, he changed positions: first playing as a central defender, then as a forward, and later shifting closer to the role of a winger and playmaker.

In professional football, Paz first made a name for himself within Real Madrid’s system. He made his debut for Real Madrid Castilla in January 2022, and by autumn 2023 he reached the first team. In November 2023, he debuted for the senior team in the Champions League against Braga, then played his first La Liga match, and on November 29 scored his first goal for Real Madrid — in a Champions League match against Napoli. In the 2023–2024 season, he became both a La Liga champion and a Champions League winner with the Madrid club.

In the summer of 2024, Nico Paz transferred to Como for around €6 million and signed a four-year contract. This decision quickly proved successful for both the player and the club. In his debut Serie A season, he recorded 6 goals and 9 assists, was named the league’s Best U23 Player, and was included in the Serie A Team of the Season.

The 2025–2026 season became a stage of consolidation as a key player for Como. The club entrusted him with the number 10 shirt, and he started the season with a goal and an assist against Lazio, then continued his scoring streak in matches against Genoa and Cremonese, and was named Serie A Rising Star of the Month for September 2025. The official Como website lists 28 matches, 9 goals, and 2,301 minutes in Serie A 2025–2026 at the time of the latest profile update.

At the international level, Paz found himself in a unique situation — he was born in Spain but chose Argentina. He received his first call-up to the senior Argentina national team in 2022, and made his debut on October 15, 2024, in a World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia. According to Transfermarkt, by the end of 2025 he had 6 appearances for Argentina.

Personal life of Nico Paz

Nico Paz comes from a football family. His father, Pablo Paz, is a former Argentina international and a participant of the 1998 World Cup. His mother is Spanish, which gave Nicolás a dual football and cultural identity from childhood — Spanish and Argentine.

This family background significantly influenced his development. Paz was exposed early to a high-quality football environment, and his switch from Spain to representing Argentina seemed not accidental but a logical continuation of family tradition. At the same time, he remains a relatively private figure — little is known about his personal life and relationships.

Interesting facts about Nico Paz

• started his career not in attack but as a central defender, and only later became a modern attacking midfielder
• scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League — against Napoli
• after joining Como, he quickly became a key player and received the number 10 shirt before the 2025–2026 season
• was named the best U23 player in Serie A in his debut season
• in autumn 2025, Como rejected a €50 million offer from Tottenham, highlighting how highly the club values him
• is often described as a modern number 10 — for his combination of dribbling, passing, and shooting

Statistics of Nico Paz

Overall club statistics

As of March 22, 2026, Paz has 129 matches and 30 goals at the club level.

Como statistics by season

In his second season in Italy, he has already surpassed his debut year’s goal tally.

Statistics for Real Madrid and Castilla

Argentina national team statistics

As of October 2025, Nico Paz has 6 appearances for the Argentina national team.

Individual achievements

Scandals involving Nico Paz

At the moment, Nico Paz does not have a reputation as a controversial footballer. There have been no major disciplinary issues, conflicts with coaches, or notable off-field incidents that would affect his image. His media profile is built more around his rising market value, interest from top clubs, and a possible future return to Real Madrid’s orbit.

The most discussed topics around Paz are not scandals but transfer-related interest. In the summer of 2025, it was reported that Como rejected a €50 million offer from Tottenham, and the media regularly discusses Real Madrid’s buy-back option. However, this is transfer speculation rather than any kind of controversy.