The Stats That Show Como Will Secure A European Spot

Como continued their fine start to the season after thrashing Torino 5-1.

The Biancoblu – led by Cesc Fabregas – currently occupies 6th spot in Serie A. With a third of the 2025-26 campaign almost complete, Fabregas’ side are above heavyweights Atalanta and Juventus in the standings.

With a European finish very much the aim this term, Como’s stats strongly suggest they are on track to accomplish their lofty objective.

Como Has Lost Just Once So Far In Serie A This Season

With the festive period on the horizon, Como has lost the least amount of games – alongside AC Milan – in Italy’s elite soccer division so far in 2025-26 (1).

That solitary defeat came against Bologna – who are Serie A’s most in-form team – on August 30. Since then, the Biancoblu has gone on to record four victories and six draws.

Although some may ponder whether too many stalemates could hinder their progress, their ability not to lose games is highly impressive.

Across the continent, the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen and Marseille have entertained more defeats than the Lombardy-based outfit.

Such form has not gone unnoticed, with Cesc Fabregas being tipped to become the new Liverpool manager should the Reds decide to part ways with Arne Slot.

If – and it’s a very big if – Como and Fabregas carry on with their current trajectory, they should only lose 3-4 games all season. As unlikely as that is, their continued excellence on the pitch means it isn’t completely impossible.

Nico Paz’s 2025-26 Stats

So far this term, Paz has scored five times in Serie A which means he is the league’s joint top-scorer alongside Riccardo Orsolini and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Paz has four assists to his name. That is also the joint-highest alongside seven other players which include teammate Jesus Rodriguez.

Elsewhere, Paz ranks third when it comes to progressive dribbles (39) as well as initiating dangerous attacks (78). The Biancoblu starlet also has a passing accuracy of 75.95% and has completed 354 successful dribbles.

With the above in mind, it’s very likely that Real Madrid will exercise Nico Paz’s buyback clause. The LaLiga giants will probably do so in the summer if the Argentine continues to flourish.

Los Blancos sold the 21-year-old to Como in August 2024 and they essentially covered themselves with a number of intricate clauses that can be utilized in 2026 and 2027.

Xabi Alonso’s side would also be entitled to 50% of any future sale to any other club across Europe. Paz really is one of the most exciting players in Europe and has been instrumental to Como’s successes on the pitch.

Como’s Project Is Built For Success

When Cesc Fabregas took over at the Sinigaglia on a full-time basis in 2024, he was given full rein and control over the entire Como project on the pitch.

That includes the acquisition of Europe’s finest young talents. Nico Paz is the standout star of the squad but the likes of Jesus Rodriguez (20), Jayden Addai (20), Jacobo Ramon (20) and Maximo Perrone (22) have all helped improve the side.

In time, the Biancoblu will be redeveloping their stadium to make it more efficient and acclimatized to modern soccer. Something of which will continue to help attract celebrity supporters and top-class players.

Fabregas and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry are shareholders in the club and firmly believe success on the pitch will be delivered. Hence why the Spaniard turned down Inter Milan’s advances in the summer.

Off the pitch, the project itself is incredibly ambitious. The club owners (Djarum Group) want to turn Lake Como into the leading soccer tourism destination in the world and create a global brand worth billions.

Although the ideology is planned for the long-term, it’s already paying dividends and has been a huge factor in Como’s displays so far in 2025-26.

Can Como Finish In The Top Six In Serie A?

As it stands, there is no reason why Como can’t finish in the top six this season. Injuries and a huge drop off in form appear to be the only factors that would stop the Biancoblu juggernaut.

They have one of Europe’s most promising head coaches in Cesc Fabregas leading the charge. His free-flowing, attacking style of play is being perfectly executed by his players.

Even though they hit Torino for five on matchday 12, goals had been a slight issue but they are now the fifth highest-scorers in Italy’s elite soccer division.

Como’s continued emphasis on obtaining and developing young hopefuls is proving more fruitful than what the likes of Atalanta and Juventus are trying to achieve currently.

Everything is in place – on and off the pitch – for the Biancoblu to succeed. It really is a fascinating time for anyone associated with the club as they continue their meteoric rise.

Have Como Played In A UEFA European Competition Before?

Since their founding in 1907, Como are yet to participate in a UEFA regulated soccer competition. That may not come as a surprise to some as they have spent a number of years in Italy’s lower leagues.

However, they are on track to challenge for a top-six spot this season. Whether they were to qualify for the Champions League, Europa or Conference League, entry into any tournament would firmly put the Biancoblu on the map.

Especially the former – which will be an objective to regularly achieve in the not-so distant future. Five or so years ago, that theory would have seemed absolutely far-fetched.

Nonetheless, it seems a hugely likely and plausible outcome this term. All the ingredients are there, Cesc Fabregas just needs to deliver the recipe for success and Como will be mixing it with the continent’s best in 2026-27.