Nico Paz: The Rising Star of Real Madrid
Nicolás Nico Paz Martínez, born on 8 September 2004 in Santa Cruz, Spain, is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid. Despite being born in Spain, he is a youth international for Argentina.
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Early Life and Career
Nico Paz started his career at CD San Juan and Tenerife. In 2016, he joined Real Madrid’s La Fábrica. 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 plays for the under-19 side. He is also comfortable operating as a central midfielder or playmaker.
Breakthrough at Real Madrid
He made his debut for the 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. On 8 November 2023, Paz made his 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. On 11 November 2023, Paz made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid in a 5–1 victory over Valencia, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute for Dani Carvajal. On 29 November 2023, he scored his first Champions League goal in a 4–2 win over Napoli.
International Career
Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Paz is eligible to represent both Spain and Argentina at international level. He was called up to the senior Argentina national team in March 20221. He also was called up to the Argentina under-20 side for the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament in France. Paz was named in Argentina’s preliminary 48-man squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Personal Life
Paz is the son of former Argentine international Pablo Paz, who played at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
Conclusion
Nico Paz is a promising young talent with a bright future ahead. His performances for Real Madrid and Argentina have already caught the attention of football fans around the world. As he continues to develop and gain experience, there’s no doubt that we’ll be hearing a lot more about Nico Paz in the years to come.