Despite the remarkable performances he has delivered this season, Nico Paz has proven that perfection is not a human trait. The Como star was one of the standout moments of the round in the Italian league, as he appeared in tears apologizing to his team's fans after missing a decisive penalty against Atalanta last Sunday, in a match that ended 0-0.

In the 98th minute of the match, Como was awarded a penalty that could have secured them the victory. Nico Paz, wearing the number 10 jersey, stepped up to take the responsibility without hesitation. However, Atalanta's goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi successfully read the shot and saved it with a remarkable ground intervention, amidst clear hesitation from the Spanish-Argentinian player.

With this failure, a clear weakness in Nico Paz's career was confirmed, specifically in penalty kicks. Before facing Atalanta, the player had missed two penalty kicks during the 2025-2026 season in Italy, bringing his record to three attempts and three failures.

He had previously missed a chance against Lecce in a match that ended in a goalless draw before Como later won (2-0) during which he scored a goal. He also missed another penalty against Lazio in a big win (3-0) that denied him his first "hat-trick" in his career.

This issue dates back to earlier periods in the player's career, as he missed a penalty kick while wearing the Real Madrid jersey in the UEFA Youth League during the 2022-2023 season against Leipzig. However, he later made up for it by scoring a penalty with Real Madrid Castilla against Linares.

Despite this setback, Nico Paz's impact with Como remains exceptional, having scored 9 goals and assisted 6 others across all competitions this season. These are remarkable figures for a player who is not constantly present in the penalty area, reflecting the significant development the team is experiencing under the leadership of Cesc Fabregas.

Niko Paz's tears and his apology message to Como fans were clear evidence of his commitment and passion for the jersey, and a message affirming that he will fight until the last day, despite having a weakness... which does not negate his talent or his great future.