Three matches into the Serie A 2026-27 season, Como midfielder Martin Baturina has two goals and an assist to his name, a contribution rate that places the 23-year-old among the more productive midfielders in the division at this early stage. His average match rating of 7.34 across those three appearances is not the product of one exceptional performance inflating the mean — it reflects consistent involvement in a side that has won two, drawn one, and conceded just three times.
The context around those numbers matters. Como sit fourth with seven points, and Cesc Fà bregas's side have just returned from a 4-1 victory away against Genoa — a result that prompted Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi to say Como had impressed him more than any opponent he had faced since taking charge. That kind of external validation is rare, and it speaks to something structural rather than circumstantial about how this team is functioning.
Baturina is a significant part of that structure. At 23, he carries an AI overall of 74 out of 100, with a potential of 82 — figures that suggest a player still ascending rather than one already at his ceiling. The gap between those two values is where the interest lies. A midfielder who contributes at his current rate while still developing technically and tactically is a compounding asset, and Fà bregas, who has shown a consistent preference for technically assured midfielders capable of operating in tight spaces, has the profile to accelerate that development.
The schedule ahead will test whether this start reflects genuine quality or a soft opening run. FÃ bregas has been clear that Serie A is the priority over European competition, which means Baturina's minutes and responsibilities are unlikely to be managed conservatively. That is both a demand and an opportunity.
Seven points from three matches, two goals and an assist across the campaign, and a coach who trusts the process — Baturina's early 2026-27 is a case worth following closely.