Who is Nico Paz, rising Argentina star who developed at Real Madrid?
Nico Paz, a 21-year-old Argentine midfielder, has made his first World Cup start, drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi for his creative playstyle. Developed at Real Madrid and currently playing for Como, Paz is considered a rising star in international football.
Why it matters
Paz represents the next generation of Argentine talent, and his career trajectory is being closely watched by major European clubs.
Hear this story Nico Paz makes his first-ever World Cup start for Argentina against Jordan , slotting in for Lionel Messi as the all-time top scorer in World Cups rests up for the knockout stage.
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