According to Mundo Deportivo, as Messi approaches his final match with Argentina's national team, speculation is mounting over who will inherit his iconic number 10 jersey. Nico Paz, currently playing for Como, is reported to be the leading candidate and is considered the prime contender to wear the legendary number.

Messi will soon bid farewell to Argentina's national team in what will be a historic night. However, as Messi's international career ends, Argentina will enter a new era—one without their legendary number 10.

For coach Scaloni, rebuilding the team after Messi's departure will be a major challenge. Messi's role is irreplaceable, but the team must find a new focal point. Additionally, Scaloni must decide who will inherit the number 10 jersey, which carries immense historical significance. After all, this number was worn by both Maradona and Messi, and whoever takes it on will face enormous pressure.

Currently, Nico Paz holds the advantage in the race for the number 10 jersey. This left-footed player, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, is considered by Scaloni as the primary choice to fill the attacking midfield position as Argentina enters its new era.

From a tactical perspective, Scaloni hopes Nico Paz can operate in the areas previously occupied by Messi. He can start from the right wing, then drift freely into central areas and elsewhere to participate in building the team's attacks.

In fact, Scaloni has already begun experimenting with Argentina's national team without Messi. In recent friendlies against Bolivia and Burkina Faso, Messi did not play, and Nico Paz started in both matches. The selection in these two matches is no coincidence and reflects Scaloni's high regard for him.

Next, Argentina will face Benin in Messi's farewell match. It remains to be seen whether Scaloni will field both Messi and Nico Paz together, allowing the retiring legend to play alongside the young player ready to succeed him.

Franco Mastantuono is also considered a potential candidate to wear the number 10 jersey in the future. However, compared to Nico Paz, he is currently in a relatively weaker position in this competition.

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