Leandro Daniel Paredes is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team. He was born on 29 June 1994 and previously played for Roma, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Paris Saint-Germain.
๐ International Honors
Paredes was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He also won the Copa Amรฉrica with Argentina in 2021 and 2024.
๐ฆ๐ท National Team Debut
Paredes received his first senior call-up in May 2017 for friendlies against Brazil and Singapore. He made his senior international debut against Singapore on 13 June 2017, scoring his first international goal in a 6โ0 win.
๐ World Cup Appearances
Paredes was named to Argentinaโs final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He scored in the penalty shootout against the Netherlands in the quarterfinal and scored the penultimate penalty in the final shootout against France.
๐ Copa Amรฉrica Success
Paredes was included in the final 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa Amรฉrica, where Argentina finished third. He was also in the 2021 and 2024 Copa Amรฉrica squads, winning both tournaments.
โช Club Career Timeline
Paredes made his league debut for Boca Juniors on 6 November 2010. He joined Chievo Verona in January 2014 and later moved to Roma, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Paris Saint-Germain.
๐ฎ๐น Italian Club Stints
Paredes joined Juventus on a season-long loan on 31 August 2022. He returned to Roma on 16 August 2023, signing a contract until 30 June 2025.
๐ต Return to Boca Juniors
On 11 July 2025, Paredes returned to his boyhood club Boca Juniors. He took the number 5 shirt from Rodrigo Battaglia.
๐ค Personal Background
Paredes is of Paraguayan descent through his mother and speaks fluent Guaranรญ. His cousin Franco is also a professional footballer.
| Tournament | Year | Result | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 2022 | Winner | Qatar |
| FIFA World Cup | 2026 | Runner-up | North America |
| Copa Amรฉrica | 2021 | Winner | Brazil |
| Copa Amรฉrica | 2024 | Winner | United States |