Nico Paz
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Argentina €95mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 08.09.2004
Nationality: Argentina
Current club: Como 1907
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Height: 1.85m
Current market value: €95m
Represented by: DC Global SL
Main agent: Juan Ignacio “Tiki” Gallego
Reported salary: €930,000 gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2028
About
Nico Paz is an Argentine attacking midfielder who plays for Como 1907 and the Argentina national team. Born in Tenerife, Spain, he developed through Real Madrid’s academy before establishing himself as one of the most exciting young creative players in Serie A.
Paz primarily operates as a number ten but can also play as an advanced central midfielder, right-sided playmaker or deeper number eight. His technical quality, physical development and ability to create goals have made him the central figure in Como’s ambitious sporting project.
After making his Real Madrid first-team breakthrough during the 2023/24 season, Paz moved to Como in search of regular senior football. Under Cesc Fàbregas, he quickly developed from a promising academy graduate into one of Serie A’s leading young attacking midfielders.
At international level, Paz represented Argentina at youth level before making his senior debut in 2024. He subsequently became part of the senior national-team setup and represented Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Representation
Agency: DC Global SL
Main representative: Juan Ignacio “Tiki” Gallego
Additional representative: Lisandro Pirosanto
Agency headquarters: Madrid, Spain
Regional network: Spain, Argentina and international markets
FIFA licence status: Juan Ignacio Gallego is publicly identified as a FIFA-licensed football agent
RFEF registration: Publicly listed as a registered intermediary in Spain
Linked with Paz since: 2024
Also represents: Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Máximo Perrone, Javi Puado and Benja Cremaschi
Related agency page: DC Global SL
Paz is represented by DC Global SL, a Madrid-based football agency led by Juan Ignacio “Tiki” Gallego. The agency operates through a strong Spain–Argentina network and represents a mixture of established internationals and emerging young players.
DC Global began working with Paz before his permanent departure from Real Madrid. The agency has supported his transition to Italian football, his development at Como and the negotiations surrounding Real Madrid’s continuing contractual interest in the player.
The agency provides support across transfers, contract negotiations, legal and financial advice, commercial development, performance management and day-to-day player services.
Career timeline
Early development: Began playing football with CD San Juan in Tenerife
2014: Joined Tenerife’s academy
2016: Joined Real Madrid’s La Fábrica academy
2022: Made his senior debut for Real Madrid Castilla
2022: Represented Argentina at youth international level
November 2023: Made his Real Madrid first-team debut in the UEFA Champions League
November 2023: Made his La Liga debut
November 2023: Scored his first Real Madrid goal against Napoli in the Champions League
2023/24: Formed part of Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League-winning squad
August 2024: Joined Como 1907
October 2024: Scored his first Serie A goal
October 2024: Made his senior international debut for Argentina
2024/25: Recorded six goals and nine assists during his first Serie A season
2025: Named Serie A’s Best Under-23 Player
2025/26: Became Como’s principal attacking midfielder and number ten
2025/26: Helped Como qualify for European competition
2026: Represented Argentina at the FIFA World Cup
June 2026: Reached a new agreement to remain at Como for the 2026/27 season
Transfer history
2014 – CD San Juan to Tenerife academy – Youth transfer
2016 – Tenerife academy to Real Madrid academy – Youth transfer
2022 – Real Madrid academy to Real Madrid Castilla – Promoted to the reserve team
2023 – Real Madrid Castilla to first team – Promoted into the senior setup
2024 – Real Madrid to Como 1907 – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €6m – Four-year contract until June 2028
2026 – Real Madrid and Como ownership agreement – Como secured expanded permanent control in a reported €60m agreement – Real Madrid retained a unilateral buy-back option for the 2027/28 season
Paz’s original move to Como included a series of clauses that allowed Real Madrid to retain substantial influence over his future. These reportedly included buy-back rights, a sell-on percentage and matching rights over future offers.
After two successful seasons in Italy, Paz requested to remain at Como for the 2026/27 campaign. A new agreement was reached between the player and both clubs, while Real Madrid retained the option to bring him back for the following season.
Playing profile
Paz is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also operate as an advanced number eight, right winger or second striker. He is most influential when receiving possession between the opposition’s midfield and defensive lines.
His close control and awareness allow him to turn under pressure and advance towards goal. Paz regularly scans before receiving possession, enabling him to identify space, evade an opponent and accelerate the attack with his first few touches.
He is an effective progressive carrier who combines technical skill with a strong physical frame. Paz can protect the ball against contact, move through midfield challenges and carry possession into the final third.
His left foot is central to his creative profile. He can play disguised passes, through balls and switches of play, while also posing a threat through curling shots and direct free kicks from outside the penalty area.
Paz is particularly effective when moving from the right half-space into central areas. From these positions, he can combine with a striker, release an overlapping full-back or create his own shooting opportunity.
Under Cesc Fàbregas, he has developed greater tactical responsibility and consistency. He contributes to Como’s possession structure, presses from advanced areas and has improved his movement into goalscoring positions.
Key strengths
Close control
Progressive ball carrying
Creativity between the lines
Left-footed passing and shooting
Through balls and disguised passes
Press resistance
Physical strength in possession
Long-range shooting
Direct free kicks
Combination play
Movement through the right half-space
Ability to create and score
