José María Paz (born July 3, 1978 in Libertador General San Martín, Jujuy) is an Argentine football defender who currently plays for Macará in the Ecuadorian Serie B. In his native country he played for senior clubs such as River Plate, Gimnasia de Jujuy, Unión de Santa Fe, Lanús and Huracán. He also had two spells in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano with Blooming.