leandro paredes

Leandro Paredes is a highly accomplished Argentine professional footballer, renowned for his role as a defensive midfielder and his significant contributions to top European clubs and the Argentina national team. After making his senior league debut for Boca Juniors in November 2010, Leandro Paredes quickly rose through the ranks of professional football, establishing himself as a formidable defensive midfielder. His early career saw him gain experience in the Argentine Primera División before making his move to European football. In 2014, Paredes embarked on his European journey with a loan spell at AC ChievoVerona, followed by another loan to AS Roma.

He scored his first goal for Roma in 2015, leading to a permanent transfer to the club for €6.067 million that same year. During his tenure in Italy, he also spent time on loan at Empoli FC in 2015, further honing his skills. Paredes’ consistent development attracted significant attention, leading to a €23 million transfer to Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2017, where he continued to cement his reputation as a key midfielder. That same year, he made his senior international debut for the Argentina national team, quickly becoming a regular fixture in the squad.

Looking ahead, Paredes is set to return to his boyhood club, Boca Juniors, in 2025, bringing his wealth of international and European experience back to the Argentine Primera División. This move marks a significant full-circle moment in his distinguished professional journey.