Star Performer Nico Paz is a fairly popular attacking CAM in FC 27 matches recently. His dribbling, long shots, and final pass are all quite standout, and maybe a new way of using him has been discovered recently, which has brought a sizable price increase on the transfer market.
How are Nico Paz's six base attributes rated?
PAC 88: Decent pace, more than enough for a CAM
His acceleration is more of an advantage than his long-distance sprinting. For a CAM, 89 Acceleration + 87 Sprint Speed is already enough—whether making forward runs to receive the ball or using short-area acceleration to escape after receiving it, he can handle it easily.
SHO 85: Long shots are the biggest highlight
The most notable thing is 94 Long Shots, combined with the Finesse Shot and Low Driven Shot PlayStyles, giving him a very rich variety of shooting options.
87 Finishing makes his shooting inside the box acceptable, but 81 Shot Power isn't particularly standout.
3★ Weak Foot is a fairly obvious limitation. As a left-footed player, Nico Paz is somewhat restricted when shooting with his right foot. If opponents block his left-foot shooting lane, his attacking options are reduced.
PAS 84: Suited to organizing attacks
The passing attribute distribution is fairly reasonable. 89 Short Pass and 85 Long Pass, together with 85 Vision and Incisive Pass, can handle the CAM's most important playmaking duties.
Incisive Pass is one of his core PlayStyles, strengthening his ability to play through balls that cut through the defense.
73 Crossing and 77 Curve aren't ideal, which makes it hard for him to excel on the wing.
DRI 90: The most stable advantage on the whole card
He has a good foundation for receiving the ball, controlling it, and carrying it under pressure. Technical can further strengthen his close dribbling ability.
At 186 cm, with 87 Agility and 84 Balance, he looks good, but he isn't especially nimble—especially when dribbling, you can't rely extremely heavily on quick direction changes.
DEF 58: Can't take on defensive duties
His defensive attributes are clearly weak. Aside from 72 Stand Tackle, the rest are very poor, especially his performance when defending off the ball.
This means Nico Paz can only take part in front-line pressing and can't be a midfield defensive shield.
PHY 72: Basically enough
86 Stamina plus Relentless makes him fairly suited to long spells of participating in attacking buildup and front-line activity.
75 Strength isn't too bad for a 186 cm CAM, but 45 Aggression is completely unacceptable—he can't rely on physical duels and aggression to dominate opponents.
What are the best positions and Roles for Nico Paz?
He has fairly rich tactical adaptability at both CAM and ST, especially CAM, where he can bring out his biggest strengths.
CAM — Shadow Striker++
The attribute combination of 85 Att. Position, 87 Finishing, and 94 Long Shots lets him actively look for shooting space at CAM and makes him more attack-minded.
CAM — Playmaker++
If your tactics rely more on CAM playmaking, this Role suits Nico Paz very well. The attribute combination of 89 Short Pass, 85 Vision, and Incisive Pass can well support the team's combination play in the attacking third.
ST — False 9++
If you plan to use Nico Paz as a striker, False 9++ is the most suitable Role for him. The attribute combination of 90 Dribbling, 84 Passing, and 92 Ball Control lets him handle the duties of dropping deep to receive the ball, linking up with midfield, and creating space for teammates very well.
