Five Football Stars to Watch at the World Cup
En resumen
- Five rising football stars are highlighted as potential global icons at the upcoming World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
- Among them is Nico Paz of Argentina, a 21-year-old Real Madrid academy product now playing in Italy, who may step in for Lionel Messi.
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The World Cup is a stage where emerging football talents become global stars. This article highlights five potential contenders for superstardom at the upcoming tournament.
World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons.
Here is a look at five of the contenders to become the game’s next superstar at this year’s finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Nico Paz (Argentina)
The son of former Argentine international Pablo Paz has opted to play for the world champions despite being born and raised in Spain.
Paz, who was a rising star in the Real Madrid academy, has flourished working under Cesc Fabregas since a move to Como in Italy two years ago.
Madrid are reportedly set to exercise their buy-back option on the 21-year-old after his technical ability and eye for goal from range have alerted Europe’s other top clubs.
Paz could have the daunting task of filling in for Lionel Messi with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expected to manage the 38-year-old’s minutes during the champions’ title defence.
Preguntas abiertas
- Will Nico Paz be a key player for Argentina?
- How will Nico Paz perform under Cesc Fabregas?
- Will Real Madrid exercise their buy-back option on Nico Paz?
