- Leandro Paredes is a key part of Argentina’s midfield, lining up against England in the World Cup semi-final.
- Paredes plays as a defensive midfielder and is captain for Argentine Primera Division side Boca Juniors, having returned to his boyhood team in 2025.
- He is a key part of Argentina's current generation, having won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar alongside back-to-back Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
- Before returning to Argentina, he spent a decade in European football playing for major clubs including AS Roma, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
- Paredes has converted 92.9% of his competitive penalties – the best in the Argentina side – having scored in the 2022 World Cup final shootout victory against France.
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