Biography
Who is Leandro Paredes?
Early football career
Leandro Paredes began his professional path as a youth graduate at Boca Juniors. He made his first appearance for the senior team in November 2010 during an away match against Argentinos Juniors. This early start established his path within the Argentine Primera División.
He later moved to Italy to gain more experience. During the 2013 to 2014 season, he played for Chievo on loan from Roma. By July 2015, he signed a permanent contract with AS Roma after a previous loan period.
Club career highlights
After his time in Italy, he joined Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2017. During his stay in Russia, he secured the 2018–19 Russian Premier League title. In 2019, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of 40 million euros.
While playing in France, Leandro Paredes won four Ligue 1 titles and several domestic trophies including the Coupe de France. He also spent time on loan at Juventus in 2022. He returned to Roma in August 2023 before eventually returning to Boca Juniors in July 2025.
International success with Argentina
Leandro Paredes has represented Argentina at various levels, including the under-17 team. He made his senior debut in June 2017 during a match against Singapore. He scored a goal in that specific game to mark his international start.
His career with the national team includes winning the 2021 and 2024 Copa América titles. He was also part of the squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He participated in multiple major tournaments, including the 2019 Copa América where he earned a spot in the tournament's Best XI.
Personal life and background
Born in San Justo, Argentina, he is of Paraguayan descent through his mother. Because of his heritage, he is a fluent speaker of Guaraní. His cousin Franco also works as a professional footballer.
Leandro married his childhood sweetheart, Camila Galante, on December 28, 2017. They met through her brother while playing at the Boca Juniors academy. The couple has three children, including two sons named Giovanni and Lautaro, and a daughter named Victoria.
Birthday and age
Leandro Paredes was born on June 29, 1994, which makes Leandro 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Leandro shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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