Argentina’s Rising Star Nico Paz Lights Up Serie A as Como Defeats Lazio 3-0
20 January 2026
Como's Rising Star Lights Up Serie A
Argentina's teenage jewel Nico Paz, the rising star of Como, continued to dazzle in Italy's top flight despite his youth. He helped his side claim a stunning 3-0 victory at Lazio's fortress, the Olimpico, during Serie A matchweek 21.
Despite a missed penalty against Lazio, Paz netted the second and the third goals, sealing a memorable away win for Como.
Under the brilliant guidance of coach Cesc Fabregas, the win lifts Paz and his teammates closer to European qualification next season.
Como now sit on 37 points in sixth place, two points behind fifth-placed Juventus (Europa League qualification) and five behind the top four that would secure Champions League football.
Opta stats show that Paz, born in 2004, has eight goals in Serie A this season, making him the youngest player to reach eight goals in Europe's five major leagues this campaign.
There were reports that the Argentine prodigy could return to Real Madrid after the current season ends.
Caption aside: the moment Paz doubled the lead, the Olimpico apparently turned into a small fireworks show of anticipation for Como’s future.
Punchline 1: If Paz keeps scoring at this rate, the transfer window will need a calendar just for him—call it the Paz-pocalypse.
Punchline 2: With performances like this, even a calendar’s worth of rumors can’t outslow the hype—Madrid, you might want to refresh your wishlist.
