Como’s Jesus Rodriguez follows Nico Paz onto Messi’s list of future stars
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32-second readLionel Messi has named Como winger Jesus Rodriguez among his 10 young players to watch in 2026. As noted by Marca , the Spaniard features in the latest edition of the “Backed by Messi” campaign with Adidas, which first ran in 2015 and was relaunched two years ago.
Rodriguez joined Como from Real Betis in the summer of 2025, in a deal reportedly worth more than $31m. He has continued his development under Cesc Fabregas as the Lariani make their Champions League debut this season.
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – OCTOBER 06: Nico Paz of Argentina celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Lionel Messi during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V.
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Lionel Messi has named Como winger Jesus Rodriguez among his 10 young players to watch...
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