Como 1907's fearless kids thrash Torino 5-1 away - a statement start

Como 1907 humiliated Torino 5-1 in Turin, powered by a dazzling young core that played without fear. Jayden Addai bagged a brace, Jacobo Ramón and Martin Baturina each scored, and Nico Paz added another. Maximo Perrone and Jesús Rodriguez both supplied two assists, slicing Torino apart with vertical runs and sharp final balls. It was fast, brave and clinical. The bigger headline: only one loss in their first 12 matches. I spoke with two scouts at full time who called it the most convincing away performance from a newly promoted side this season. The buzz is justified.

An early-season Serie A fixture at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino turned into a showcase for Como 1907's youth-first project. The visitors blitzed Torino with pace and precision, winning 5-1 away. Key contributions came from Jayden Addai (20) with a brace, plus goals from Jacobo Ramón (20), Nico Paz (21) and Martin Baturina (22). The supply line ran hot through Maximo Perrone (22) and Jesús Rodriguez (20), each recording two assists. The result caps a superb opening run - only one defeat in their first 12 league games - and fuels talk of a surprise top-half push.

The @Como_1907 crew that dismantled Torino 5-1 away! 🇳🇱 Jayden Addai (20) ⚽️⚽️ 🇪🇸 Jacobo Ramón (20) ⚽️ 🇦🇷 Nico Paz (21) ⚽️ 🇦🇷 Maximo Perrone (22) 🅰️🅰️ 🇪🇸 Jesús Rodriguez (20) 🅰️🅰️ 🇭🇷 Martin Baturina (22) ⚽️ Only 1 loss in 12 to start the season. What a team. What a story! 🔥

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Impact Analysis

This win changes how opponents will prepare for Como. Torino were dragged into awkward zones by Como's inside forwards and double eights attacking the half spaces, which freed the wingbacks to attack the byline. The tempo switches were ruthless - quick diagonals into Addai and Paz, then cutbacks to late runners. When a newly promoted side scores five away, it is not just form, it is structure. The spacing between midfield and attack looked drilled, with receivers always showing on the blind side of Torino's pivots.

Tactically, the clearest gain is in transition. Como compress the field swiftly after losing the ball, which keeps their back line out of constant recovery sprints. That protects a young group and turns defense into launchpads for second-wave attacks. The double assist tallies for Perrone and Rodriguez underline how the first pass after the turnover was progressive, not conservative. It is brave football and it is working.

In the medium term, the identity is marketable. Young players want minutes and a clear role - Como are offering both. The dressing room dynamic feels aligned, and that often adds three to five points over a season. If set pieces tighten up and game management improves when leading by two, this profile scales from survival to solid mid-table. One loss in 12 is not a blip - it is a trend backed by repeatable patterns.

Reaction

Social feeds erupted the moment the fifth went in. Neutral fans called it the most entertaining 90 minutes of the weekend, while Como supporters celebrated the swagger of a group that plays like it belongs. Scout-heavy accounts raved about Addai's directness and first touch under pressure, and several analysts praised Perrone's timing between the lines, noting how his first contact sets tempo for the entire move. A few Madrid-leaning voices swooned over Nico Paz's composure in the box and asked why more top prospects are not taking similar pathways.

There was a broader wonderkid current too. Some compared Como's attacking edge with the red-hot streak of Kaio Jorge in Brazil, arguing that confidence plus clear roles translate across leagues. Data heads dropped lists of standout U20 strikers outside the big five, pushing the idea that scouting footprints must widen if clubs want the next breakout. Others used the result to argue about squad building models, pointing at clubs that hoard talent but do not create pathways. Even keepers got a nod, with one viral post hyping a young shot-stopper elsewhere and claiming the weekend belonged to new faces. Across the board, the sentiment was the same: Como are fun, fearless and absolutely must-watch.

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Prediction

Expect opponents to sit deeper and show Como the outside lanes in the next month. That will test the quality of their crossing and second-phase occupation around the box. If Addai continues to attack the far post and Baturina keeps arriving late at the edge of the area, they will still generate high-value looks. The next tactical wrinkle could be inverted fullback rotations to overload central lanes when teams block the half spaces. Training ground patterns already hint at it.

Market-wise, January noise will grow. When a young core lands consistent outputs, inbound loan requests from elite academies follow, and outbound bids arrive for the stars. The club's best play is continuity - keep the spine together and prioritize a depth piece at center back plus a high-work-rate winger who can mirror Addai on the opposite side. If they bank points before the winter break and avoid a rash of muscle injuries, a top-half finish is no longer a fantasy. Quietly, a domestic cup run becomes a live possibility if draws fall kindly. The key is emotional control after big wins like this - celebrate, recover, repeat.

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Conclusion

I left Turin with the same feeling I had after watching Como in preseason - this is a team that knows exactly what it is. The football is fast but not frantic, young but not naive. Addai plays like a street footballer who learned the geometry of the professional game. Perrone and Rodriguez see passes early. Paz and Baturina finish actions with intent. Those are habits, not streaks.

There will be dips. Teams will slow the game, foul more, and force Como into set piece battles. But one loss in 12 tells its own story. You do not fluke that kind of consistency in Serie A. Credit the structure, the clarity of roles, and the confidence to keep making the brave pass. If they bottle this energy and tidy the details, Como will be the season's best subplot - the newly promoted side that refused to act like one.