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Leandro Daniel Paredes (Spanish pronunciation: [leˈandɾo paˈɾeðes]; born 29 June 1994) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Argentine Primera División club Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team. He was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Club career
[edit]Boca Juniors
[edit]Paredes made his league debut for Boca Juniors in a 2–0 away defeat to Argentinos Juniors on 6 November 2010. On 29 January 2014, he joined Italian Serie A outfit Chievo Verona for the rest of the 2013–14 season.[3]
Roma
[edit]It was revealed that Roma agreed to sign Paredes from Boca Juniors on loan with a reported €4.5 million pre-set price, however Roma ran out of non-EU registration quota for international transfer. He was signed by Chievo instead.[4]
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On 19 July 2014, Paredes joined Roma in a temporary deal, with an option to buy outright from Boca Juniors.[5] On 27 September 2014, Paredes made his Roma debut, as a second-half substitute in the 2–0 win against Hellas Verona.[6] On 8 February 2015, Paredes scored his first Roma goal in the club's 2–1 victory against Cagliari.[7] In June 2015, Roma signed Paredes for €6.067 million.[8]
Zenit Saint Petersburg
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On 1 July 2017, Zenit announced the signing of Paredes on a four-year contract. The fee was €23 million with a possible €4 million in add-ons.[9][10]
Paris Saint-Germain
[edit]On 29 January 2019, Paris Saint-Germain announced the signing of Paredes on a four-and-a-half-year contract,[11] for an initial €40 million, potentially rising to €47 million.[12][13] He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 victory against Pau in the Coupe de France on 29 January 2020, exactly a year after signing for PSG, while wearing the captain's armband.[14]
On 10 April 2021, Paredes scored his first Ligue 1 goal, a free-kick in a 4–1 win over Strasbourg.[15]
Loan to Juventus
[edit]On 31 August 2022, Paredes joined Serie A club Juventus on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[16]
Return to Roma
[edit]On 16 August 2023, Paredes returned to Serie A club Roma, signing a contract until 30 June 2025.[17] A transfer fee in the region of €4 million was reported.[18]
Return to Boca Juniors
[edit]On 11 July 2025, Paredes returned to his boyhood club Boca Juniors, taking the number 5 shirt from Rodrigo Battaglia.[19]
International career
[edit]On 19 May 2017, Paredes received his first senior call-up by newly appointed coach Jorge Sampaoli for Argentina's friendlies against Brazil and Singapore in June.[20] He made his senior international debut in the match against Singapore on 13 June, helping Argentina to a 6–0 away win, and also marked his debut by scoring his first international goal.[21]
In May 2018, he was named in Argentina's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia[22] but did not make the final 23.[23] On 21 May 2019, Paredes was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 23-man Argentina squad for the 2019 Copa América.[24] Following Argentina's third-place achievement, Paredes was listed among the "Best XI" team of the tournament.[25]
In June 2021, he was included in Lionel Scaloni's final Argentina 28-man squad for the 2021 Copa América.[26] In the semi-finals of the competition, Argentina played against Colombia and the match eventually went into a penalty-shootout during which Paredes successfully converted his spot-kick to help Argentina progress to the final.[27]
On 11 November 2022, Paredes was named to Argentina's final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[28] During Argentina's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands, Paredes fouled Nathan Aké and deliberately smashed the ball into the Dutch bench,[29] prompting a brawl. Paredes scored in the penalty-shootout against the Netherlands winning 4–3 for Argentina after the game was tied 2–2 (a.e.t). Paredes scored the penultimate penalty in the shootout against France in the World Cup final, winning the penalty-shootout 4–2, after the game was tied 3–3 (a.e.t).
In June 2024, Paredes was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 26-man Argentina squad for the 2024 Copa América.[30]
Personal life
[edit]Paredes is of Paraguayan descent through his mother and speaks fluent Guaraní.[31] His cousin Franco is also a professional footballer.[32]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 27 October 2025[33]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Boca Juniors | 2010–11 | Argentine Primera División | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2011–12 | Argentine Primera División | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | Argentine Primera División | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 22 | 4 | ||
| 2013–14 | Argentine Primera División | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | |||
| Total | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 5 | |||
| Chievo (loan) | 2013–14 | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Roma (loan) | 2014–15 | Serie A | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[e] | 0 | — | 13 | 1 | ||
| Roma | 2016–17 | Serie A | 27 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 10[f] | 0 | — | 41 | 3 | ||
| Total | 37 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | — | 54 | 4 | ||||
| Empoli (loan) | 2015–16 | Serie A | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 33 | 2 | |||
| Zenit Saint Petersburg | 2017–18 | Russian Premier League | 28 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 10[e] | 1 | — | 39 | 6 | ||
| 2018–19 | Russian Premier League | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 7[e] | 1 | — | 22 | 4 | |||
| Total | 43 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 17 | 2 | — | 61 | 10 | ||||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[g] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Ligue 1 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6[g] | 0 | 1[h] | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | 8[g] | 0 | 1[h] | 0 | 36 | 1 | ||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 5[g] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 1[h] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 72 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 117 | 3 | ||
| Juventus (loan) | 2022–23 | Serie A | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 8[i] | 0 | — | 35 | 1 | ||
| Roma | 2023–24 | Serie A | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 13[e] | 2 | — | 49 | 5 | ||
| 2024–25 | Serie A | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 8[e] | 1 | — | 32 | 4 | |||
| Total | 56 | 6 | 4 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | — | 81 | 9 | ||||
| Boca Juniors | 2025 | Argentine Primera División | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 307 | 28 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 79 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 426 | 35 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa Argentina, Coppa Italia, Russian Cup, Coupe de France
- ^ Includes Coupe de la Ligue
- ^ Appearance in Copa Sudamericana
- ^ Appearance in Supercopa Argentina
- ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b c d Appearance in UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b c Appearance in Trophée des Champions
- ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
[edit]- As of match played 10 October 2025[34]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 76 | 5 | |
- Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Paredes goal.[34]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 June 2017 | National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |  Singapore |
4–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 10 September 2019 | Alamodome, San Antonio, United States |  Mexico |
3–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
| 3 | 13 October 2019 | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Alicante, Spain |  Ecuador |
3–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
| 4 | 8 June 2021 | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla, Colombia |  Colombia |
2–0 | 2–2 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 19 June 2023 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia |  Indonesia |
1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Honours
[edit]Boca Juniors
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2018–19, 2019–20,[35] 2021–22,[36] 2022–23[37]
- Coupe de France: 2019–20,[38] 2020–21;[39] runner-up: 2018–19[40]
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2019–20
- Trophée des Champions: 2019,[41] 2020,[42] 2022[43]
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2019–20
Argentina
Individual
- Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2019[48]
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External links
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- Leandro Paredes – UEFA competition record (archive)
Leandro Paredes
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Club career
Boca Juniors (first spell)
Leandro Daniel Paredes was born on 29 June 1994 in San Justo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He joined the Boca Juniors youth setup at the age of 9 in 2003, progressing through the club's renowned academy where he honed his skills as a defensive midfielder.[2] Paredes made his professional debut for Boca Juniors on 6 November 2010, aged 16, substituting into a 2–0 away defeat against Argentinos Juniors in the Argentine Primera División.[7] His breakthrough continued with his first senior goal scored on 3 November 2012, netting a brace in a 3–1 home win over San Lorenzo during the Torneo Inicial.[8] Over the course of his initial stint at Boca Juniors from 2010 to 2014, Paredes featured in 31 matches and scored 5 goals across all competitions, including standout contributions in Primera División fixtures and Copa Argentina ties that highlighted his emerging talent and composure on the ball.[6] Limited first-team opportunities, particularly under coach Julio César Falcioni, prompted Boca Juniors to arrange a loan move for Paredes to Serie A side Chievo Verona in January 2014, aimed at providing him with greater exposure and regular minutes to accelerate his development.[9]Chievo (loan)
On 29 January 2014, Leandro Paredes joined Serie A club Chievo Verona on a loan from Boca Juniors until the end of the 2013–14 season, marking his first professional experience in European football.[10] This move was arranged as a temporary placement while AS Roma, who had agreed to acquire him, navigated Italian league regulations on non-EU player registrations, allowing Chievo to utilize him briefly without long-term commitment.[11] The loan provided Paredes an initial opportunity to adapt to the tactical demands and physicality of Italian football, contrasting the high-pressing style he knew from Argentine youth setups at Boca Juniors.[12] Paredes' involvement with Chievo was extremely limited, as he made just one competitive appearance during his stint.[13] His debut came on 4 May 2014, entering as a substitute in the 87th minute of a 2–1 home defeat to AC Milan in Serie A, where he recorded no goals or assists.[14] The scarcity of opportunities stemmed from stiff competition in midfield from established players like Lucas Castro and Ivan Radovanović, combined with the loan's short duration and its role as a bridging arrangement rather than a platform for regular play.[15] Despite the challenges of adjusting to a new cultural and competitive environment— including language barriers and the slower, more structured pace of Serie A—Paredes used the period to familiarize himself with professional life in Italy.[9] The loan concluded on 30 June 2014 without extension, after which Paredes returned to Boca Juniors before completing his transfer to Roma.[16] Although his on-field impact was minimal, the experience proved valuable for his cultural acclimation to Europe, laying groundwork for subsequent successful spells in the continent's top leagues.[11]Roma
Leandro Paredes joined AS Roma on loan from Boca Juniors on 19 July 2014, with the club holding an option to make the move permanent.[9] Roma exercised that option on 30 June 2015, signing him outright for a fee of €6 million.[17] During the 2014–15 season, the young midfielder made 10 appearances in Serie A, scoring his first league goal on 1 February 2015 in a 2–1 away victory over Cagliari, and featured in 1 UEFA Europa League match along with 2 Coppa Italia games.[18][19] In the following 2015–16 campaign, Paredes spent the season on loan at Empoli to gain further experience. Returning to Roma for 2016–17, he established himself more firmly in the squad, recording 27 appearances and 3 goals in Serie A plus additional outings in the UEFA Europa League, including a memorable long-distance strike in a 4–1 home win against Torino on 19 February 2017.[20][19] Overall, across his initial spell from 2014 to 2017, Paredes contributed 37 appearances and 4 goals in Serie A alongside European and domestic cup fixtures, showcasing his development as a deep-lying playmaker in Italian football.[21] His time at Roma ended in January 2017 when he transferred to Zenit Saint Petersburg for €23 million amid stiff competition for midfield places from established players such as Daniele De Rossi.[22]Empoli (loan)
On 31 August 2015, Empoli secured Leandro Paredes on a one-year loan from Roma, allowing the young midfielder to gain regular playing time in Serie A after limited opportunities in the capital.[23] The move was part of Empoli's strategy to bolster their midfield under head coach Marco Giampaolo, who emphasized a possession-oriented style that suited Paredes' technical abilities and vision.[24] During the 2015–2016 season, Paredes became a mainstay in Empoli's midfield, making 33 appearances in Serie A, starting 29, and accumulating 2,481 minutes on the pitch.[4] He contributed two goals and one assist, playing a pivotal role in the team's defensive structure and transitions, which helped Empoli secure a 15th-place finish with 40 points, four points clear of the relegation zone.[4] His improved positioning as a central defensive midfielder allowed him to break up opposition plays effectively, averaging 2.0 tackles per 90 minutes while maintaining high passing accuracy of 86%.[25] Paredes' standout moments included his first goal for Empoli, a composed finish in a 2–1 away victory over Udinese on 19 September 2015, where he entered as a substitute and equalized in the 73rd minute to spark the comeback.[25] His second goal came on 31 January 2016 against Napoli, a consolation strike in a 1–5 defeat that nonetheless highlighted his shooting range from distance.[25] Additionally, he provided a key assist in Empoli's 1–0 home win over Lazio on 29 November 2015, delivering a precise corner for Lorenzo Tonelli's headed goal.[26] Upon the loan's expiration in summer 2016, Paredes returned to Roma, where he featured in only 15 league appearances amid stiff competition in midfield during the 2016–2017 season.[27] This limited involvement prompted his permanent transfer to Zenit Saint Petersburg the following year.Zenit Saint Petersburg
On 1 July 2017, Leandro Paredes transferred from AS Roma to Zenit Saint Petersburg for a reported fee of €23 million, signing a four-year contract.[28] The move marked his return to a starting role after limited opportunities in Italy, where he had been on loan at Empoli the previous season.[29] Paredes quickly adapted to the Russian Premier League, establishing himself as a central figure in Zenit's midfield during his 18-month stint. Over two seasons, he featured in 61 matches across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 16 assists.[30] In the 2017–18 campaign, he appeared in 36 games, netting 7 goals, while the following season saw him contribute in 25 outings with 3 goals before his departure midway through. His performances were instrumental in Zenit's possession-based style, where he often dictated tempo from deep positions. Under manager Sergei Semak in the latter part of his time at the club, Paredes formed part of a dynamic midfield unit that propelled Zenit to the 2018–19 Russian Premier League title, their first since 2015.[31] The team clinched the championship with 69 points from 30 matches, finishing six points ahead of Lokomotiv Moscow, with Paredes playing 17 league games and scoring twice. This success represented Paredes' first major league title in Europe and highlighted his growing influence in a competitive squad featuring talents like Artem Dzyuba and Emanuel Mammana.[31] Paredes' tenure at Zenit ended on 29 January 2019 when he was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for an initial €40 million, with the deal potentially reaching €47 million through performance-related add-ons.[32] The transfer came amid interest from several European clubs, including Chelsea, and allowed Zenit to reinvest in their squad while complying with financial regulations.[33]Paris Saint-Germain
On 29 January 2019, Paris Saint-Germain signed Leandro Paredes from Zenit Saint Petersburg for a reported fee of €47 million on a four-and-a-half-year contract.[33] The Argentine midfielder was acquired to form a central partnership with Marco Verratti, providing defensive solidity and distribution from deep positions in Thomas Tuchel's system.[34] During his established tenure at PSG from 2019 to 2022, Paredes featured in 72 Ligue 1 appearances, scoring 2 goals while contributing to the team's build-up play with an average pass accuracy of around 90%.[35][4] He played a supporting role in the club's domestic dominance, helping secure Ligue 1 titles in the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons. In Europe, Paredes was part of the PSG squad that reached the 2020 UEFA Champions League final, where they lost 1–0 to Bayern Munich. Additionally, he contributed to the 2019–20 Coupe de France triumph, scoring his first goal for the club in a 2–0 round-of-32 victory over Pau FC on 29 January 2020. Paredes often competed with Idrissa Gueye for the defensive midfield berth, forming a complementary duo noted for balancing tenacity and progression.[36] However, in the 2021–22 season, his involvement diminished to just 15 Ligue 1 appearances amid increased squad depth, prompting a loan departure to Juventus in August 2022.[35][37]Juventus (loan)
On 31 August 2022, Leandro Paredes joined Juventus on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, with the Italian club paying a reported loan fee of approximately €3 million and holding an option to buy for €15 million plus €5 million in performance-related add-ons, which was ultimately not exercised.[38][39] The move marked Paredes' return to Serie A after five years away, aiming to provide midfield depth and experience amid Juventus' transitional phase following a challenging previous season.[40] Under manager Massimiliano Allegri, Paredes primarily operated as a deep-lying playmaker, focusing on dictating tempo from the base of midfield with his precise passing and defensive positioning. In the 2022–23 Serie A campaign, he featured in 25 matches, accumulating 977 minutes, and scored his sole league goal via a stunning free-kick in a 2–1 home victory over Lecce on 3 May 2023. Across all competitions, Paredes made 35 appearances, including four in the UEFA Champions League where he provided his only assist of the season, and contributed to Juventus' Coppa Italia triumph by appearing in the semi-final second leg against Inter Milan on 26 April 2023, though he did not feature in the 1–0 final win over Cremonese on 24 May 2023.[41] The loan spell concluded at the end of the 2022–23 season in June 2023, after which Paredes returned to PSG, but with his contract expiring simultaneously, he entered free agency and soon signed with Roma.[42] This stint at Juventus revitalized Paredes' career trajectory in Italy, showcasing his tactical intelligence in a more structured system despite Juventus' inconsistent league form.Roma (return)
On 16 August 2023, Leandro Paredes rejoined AS Roma on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of €4 million, signing a two-year contract until 30 June 2025. This move marked a homecoming after his initial spell at the club from 2014 to 2017, allowing him to work with manager José Mourinho. Paredes quickly integrated into the midfield, bringing his experience from winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina to bolster Roma's engine room.[43][44] During his second stint, Paredes featured prominently, making 56 appearances across all competitions in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, during which he scored 6 goals—primarily from penalties—and provided 6 assists. He often operated as a defensive midfielder, contributing to Roma's campaigns in Serie A and the UEFA Europa League, where the team reached the quarter-finals in 2023/24 before elimination by Bayer Leverkusen. Paredes demonstrated leadership qualities by captaining the side in several matches when regular captains like Lorenzo Pellegrini or Paulo Dybala were unavailable, particularly under subsequent managers Ivan Jurić and Daniele De Rossi after Mourinho's departure in January 2024. His improved set-piece delivery became a notable asset, with precise free-kicks and corners aiding Roma's attacking transitions, as evidenced by his assist in the Coppa Italia against Parma in January 2025.[4][21][45] In March 2025, Roma extended Paredes' contract until 30 June 2026, recognizing his consistent performances and tactical intelligence in maintaining midfield balance. However, his time at the club concluded earlier than anticipated when Boca Juniors activated a €3.5 million release clause in his deal, leading to his departure on 10 July 2025 after 56 total appearances in this spell. Paredes expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead and contribute to Roma's European efforts, describing the club as his "second home" in a farewell statement.[46][47][48]Boca Juniors (return)
On 11 July 2025, Paredes rejoined Boca Juniors on a permanent transfer from Roma for a fee of approximately €3.5 million, signing a three-year contract until December 2028. He took the number 5 shirt previously worn by Rodrigo Battaglia, marking his return to the club after over a decade in Europe.[49] In his early months back, Paredes quickly established himself as a key player, making 14 appearances and scoring 1 goal across the Torneo Clausura and Copa Argentina as of mid-November 2025, with 3 assists alongside his goal.[21][4] As a midfield anchor under interim coach Claudio Úbeda, he has provided defensive stability and distribution in the engine room, contributing to Boca's campaign in the league. He started in the Superclásico against River Plate on 9 November 2025 at La Bombonera, contributing to Boca's 2–0 victory and highlighting his leadership and experience from his 2022 World Cup-winning international career.[50][51] With his contract extending to 2028, Paredes has expressed a focus on securing domestic titles for Boca, particularly after balancing club duties with Argentina national team commitments in recent international windows.[52]International career
Youth international career
Leandro Paredes began his youth international career with Argentina's under-17 national team in 2011, emerging from Boca Juniors' youth academy to represent his country in major tournaments.[53] He featured in the 2011 South American U-17 Championship held in Ecuador, where he showcased his midfield prowess during group and final-stage matches. Following Argentina's qualification, Paredes was part of the squad for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, contributing to the team's campaign that reached the round of 16.[54] Across these competitions, he recorded 6 appearances and 2 goals for the U17 side.[54] Despite earning no caps for the under-21 team, his performances led to a rapid transition toward senior consideration by 2017.[54] In the youth setups, he primarily developed as a defensive midfielder, focusing on ball recovery, distribution, and tactical discipline.Senior international career
Leandro Paredes made his senior international debut for Argentina on 13 June 2017, coming on as a substitute in a friendly match against Singapore and scoring his first international goal in a 6–0 victory. He earned his first competitive cap later that year during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers but initially featured sporadically under coach Jorge Sampaoli. He was included in Argentina's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but did not make any appearances.[55][55] From 2019 onward, Paredes became a regular under head coach Lionel Scaloni, often deployed as a defensive midfielder to anchor the team's structure.[56] As of October 2025, he has accumulated 76 caps and scored 5 goals for the national team.[57] In the 2019 Copa América, Paredes started all seven matches for Argentina, contributing to their third-place finish and earning a spot in the tournament's Best XI for his midfield control and passing accuracy.[58] Paredes played a key role in Argentina's subsequent international successes, including starting in the 2021 Copa América-winning campaign where he featured in all seven games.[5] He was part of the squad that defeated Italy 3–0 in the 2022 Finalissima, despite missing the match due to injury, and contributed in five matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, entering as a substitute in the final against France to help secure a 4–2 penalty shootout victory after extra time.[59][60][61] Paredes also started four games en route to Argentina's 2024 Copa América title, providing defensive stability and set-piece delivery in knockout stages.[5]Personal life and playing style
Personal life
Leandro Paredes was born in San Justo, Buenos Aires, to father Victor Daniel Paredes and mother Miriam Benítez, who is of Paraguayan origin. He has two sisters, Vanessa and Jimena, and grew up in a close-knit family environment that emphasized strong familial bonds. Paredes' maternal heritage has influenced his cultural identity; his mother has shared that the family carries significant Guaraní blood, and Paredes himself speaks fluent Guaraní, a language he learned from an early age.[3][62] In December 2017, Paredes married Camila Galante, whom he had been dating since around 2007; the couple has three children together—daughter Victoria, born in 2013; son Giovanni; and son Lautaro, born on March 31, 2025. Paredes often shares family moments on social media, highlighting the central role his wife and children play in his life off the pitch. His cousin, Franco Paredes, is also a professional footballer, currently playing as a defender for Independiente in the Argentine Primera División.[63][64][65][2] During his multiple stints with Roma from 2014 to 2017 and again from 2023 to 2025, Paredes resided in Rome with his family, adapting to life in Italy while maintaining strong ties to Argentina. In July 2025, following the expiration of his Roma contract, he returned to Boca Juniors—his boyhood club and a lifelong passion—and relocated back to Buenos Aires with his family to begin this new chapter.[7][6]Playing style
Leandro Paredes primarily operates as a regista or deep-lying playmaker in a defensive midfield role, specializing in possession recycling and dictating tempo from deep positions. He excels at maintaining composure under pressure, often dropping into the backline to form a temporary three-man defense during build-up play, which allows him to evade pressing and initiate attacks with precise distribution. His passing is a standout attribute, with career averages exceeding 90% accuracy in competitive matches, including 90.7% during the Copa América, enabling him to recycle possession effectively and progress the ball into attacking areas.[66][67][68] Paredes' strengths lie in his press resistance, long-range passing, and set-piece delivery, where he frequently employs laser-guided balls to break compact midfields and create opportunities for forwards. He is known for attempting shots from distance, a trait evident in his time at Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he scored notable long-range goals, such as a 61st-minute strike in a 3-2 extra-time victory over Dinamo Saint Petersburg. Early in his career, his vision and ball control drew comparisons to Juan Román Riquelme for their creative, measured approach. Later, under coaches like Daniele De Rossi at Roma, he refined his role as a deep orchestrator, emphasizing tactical positioning to accelerate play and slot into defensive structures.[66][67][19][69][70] Despite these qualities, Paredes has shown weaknesses in discipline, accumulating frequent yellow cards—such as multiple in the 2019 Copa América leading to his suspension for the semi-final—due to occasional tactical fouls and lapses in concentration. His evolution traces from a more dynamic box-to-box midfielder in his youth, capable of versatile positioning including central attacking midfield, to a composed anchor focused on defensive stability and distribution. This shift was particularly pronounced in his international role with Argentina, where he serves as a reliable pivot in midfield. Under José Mourinho at Roma, Paredes demonstrated enhanced off-ball movement, contributing to improved team organization in tight spaces.[66][34][71]Career statistics
Club
Leandro Paredes' club career statistics encompass appearances, goals, and assists across all senior competitions for each club he has played for, as detailed below in season-by-season breakdowns.[72]CA Boca Juniors
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | Argentine Primera División | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Argentine Primera División | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Supercopa Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Copa Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Torneo Clausura | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012/13 | Argentine Primera División | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Torneo Clausura | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013/14 | Argentine Primera División | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024/25 | Torneo Clausura | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Copa Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 46 | 6 | 3 |
Chievo Verona (loan)
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/14 | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
AS Roma
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | Serie A | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016/17 | Serie A | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| Coppa Italia | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| UEFA Europa League | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023/24 | Serie A | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| UEFA Europa League | 13 | 2 | 2 | |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024/25 | Serie A | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| UEFA Europa League | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 135 | 13 | 11 |
FC Empoli (loan)
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | Serie A | 33 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 2 | 1 |
Zenit St. Petersburg
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Russian Premier League | 28 | 4 | 8 |
| Russian Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| UEFA Europa League | 7 | 1 | 3 | |
| UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018/19 | Russian Premier League | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| UEFA Europa League | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 61 | 10 | 16 |
Paris Saint-Germain
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | Ligue 1 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Coupe de France | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019/20 | Ligue 1 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Coupe de France | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| Coupe de la Ligue | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Trophée des Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020/21 | Ligue 1 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| Coupe de France | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| Trophée des Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021/22 | Ligue 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022/23 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Trophée des Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 117 | 3 | 10 |
Juventus (loan)
| Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Serie A | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| UEFA Europa League | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 35 | 1 | 1 |
International
Leandro Paredes has earned 77 caps for the Argentina senior national team, scoring 5 goals, as of 16 November 2025 following the friendly match against Angola.[55][73] He previously represented Argentina at youth level, including 6 appearances and 2 goals for the under-17 team in 2011.[54] Paredes' senior international appearances are distributed across major competitions and friendlies, with no goals scored in the FIFA World Cup or Copa América but contributions in qualifiers and exhibition matches. The breakdown is as follows:| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Copa América | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| FIFA World Cup qualification | 29 | 3 | 6 |
| International friendlies | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 77 | 5 | 7 |
Honours
Boca Juniors
Argentine Primera División: 2011 AperturaParedes contributed to Boca Juniors' league title win as a first-team squad member during his debut season.[74][7] Copa Argentina: 2011–12
He featured in matches en route to Boca's victory in the domestic cup.[75]
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Russian Premier League: 2018–19Paredes played a key role in Zenit's championship success during his second season with the club.[76]
Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1: 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22Paredes was part of the PSG squads that secured four French league titles, joining mid-season for the first and contributing through regular appearances in the others.[76][5] Coupe de France: 2019–20, 2020–21
He helped PSG win back-to-back French Cups.[76] Trophée des Champions: 2020, 2021
Paredes participated in PSG's Super Cup triumphs.[76] Coupe de la Ligue: 2019–20
His involvement aided PSG in claiming the French League Cup.[76]
Juventus (loan)
Coppa Italia: 2022–23On loan from PSG, Paredes appeared in key Coppa Italia fixtures, including the semi-finals, contributing to Juventus' title win.[77]