Leandro Paredes' net worth, contract, salary, stats, house, cars, age, Instagram, latest news

Leandro Paredes' net worth, contract, salary, stats, house, cars, age, Instagram, latest news

Helix Odhiambo
updated at August 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Born and raised in Argentina, Leandro Paredes grew up to become one of the best defensive football midfielders of his generation. Leandro Paredes' current team is Paris Saint-Germain, where he plays alongside his fellow countryman and football star, Lionel Messi. This article covers more on Leandro Paredes' net worth, salary, career and juicy information about him.

Leandro Paredes' age
PSG's Leandro Paredes during their Ligue 1 Uber Eats match against Lorient at Parc des Princes on 3 April 2022, in Paris, France. Photo: Philippe Lecoeur
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Where was Leandro Paredes born? The midfielder was born in San Justo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. He is often praised for his creativity, technique, and vision. Below is Information on Leandro Paredes' age, height, weight, family, and career.

Leandro Paredes' profile

Full Name

Leandro Daniel Paredes

Nickname

Heir to Riquelme, the Heir, the Magician

Date of Birth

29 June 1994

Age

28 (as of July 2022)

Birth Place

San Justo, Argentina

Nationality

Argentina

Religion

Christianity

Height

1.80 m

Weight

75 kg

Parents

Victor Daniel Paredes, Miriam

Siblings

Vanessa, Jimena

Wife

Camila Galante

Children

Victoria (daughter), Giovanni (son)

Career

Professional footballer

Position

Defensive midfielder

Strong foot

Right

Teams

Paris Saint-Germain, Argentina national team

Weekly salary

$117,00

Net worth

$47 million

Market value

$17.3 million

Social media

Instagram, Twitter

Biography

Leandro grew up in a middle-class family. His father, Victor Daniel, played football for a couple of teams in Argentina but quit soccer to look for a job and provide for his family. Interestingly, he does not have a brother but has two sisters, Vanessa and Jimena. As a kid, the 28-year-old was attached to his mother, Miriam, and his sister would call him "mummy's boy."

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How tall is Leandro Paredes?

Leandro Paredes' height is 1.80 m. He is taller than most of his PSG teammates, making him an asset in defending set pieces and corners.

Football career

The midfielder has had a great football career that began at Boca Juniors. His skills have also landed him at Chievo, Roma, Empoli, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and PSG. Here is a breakdown of his illustrious journey:

Boca Juniors (2002-2015)

Leandro Paredes' contract
L. Paredes (R) of Boca Juniors drives the ball past Tigre's midfielder Joaquin Arzura at the Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 10 November 2013. Photo: Alejandro Pagni
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As an eight-year-old, the iconic tackler joined Boca's youth academy in 2002. He rose through the ranks and learnt more skills that helped him develop his talent. In 2010, he was promoted to the first team during the 2010 Apertura Tournament.

Paredes' senior debut for Boca Juniors came against Argentinos Juniors on the 6th of November 2010. He spent three years with Boca's senior team before moving to Europe.

Chievo Verona (2014)

The Argentine joined Chevo Verona on a season-loan deal after his move to Roma failed. Initially, Roma had agreed to sign the player, but they lacked the full registration fee for international transfers outside the EU.

Roma (2014-2017)

The defensive midfielder later joined Roma on a temporary deal in 2014. However, the club later signed him permanently in June 2015 for around $6.2 million. At Roma, he became an excellent midfielder, forming a formidable partnership with Daniele De Rossi. He made his debut in a 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona on 27 September 2014.

Zenit Saint Petersburg (2017-2019)

Zenit signed Paredes on 1 July 2017, at $23.4 million plus $4.1 million in add-ons. He impressed during his two seasons at the club, inviting the interest of top European teams. The midfield helped Zenit win the 2018-2019 Russian Premier League.

Paris Saint-Germain (2019-date)

The Argentine moved to PSG on 29 January 2019 and signed a four-and-a-half-year deal. So, how much did PSG pay for Paredes? The French club paid Zenit $47.7 million to acquire the versatile midfielder.

Leandro scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 win against Pau in the Coupe de France. He is one of the top players on the star-studded PSG side. Leandro Paredes' contract with the Parisians expires on 30 June 2024. Below is a list of trophies he has won with the club.

  • French Ligue 1 - (2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2021-22)
  • Coupe de France - (2019-2020, 2020-2021)
  • Coupe de la Ligue - (2019-20)
  • Trophée des Champion - (2019, 2020)

International career

Leandro Paredes' stats
Leandro celebrates winning the Finalissima trophy with his son. Argentina beat Italy 3-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium on 1 June 2022, in London, England. Photo: Alex Pantling
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Paredes began his Argentina career with the under-17 side in 2011. He made his senior team debut on 13 June 2017, as Argentina thrashed Singapore 6-0 in a friendly match. The 28-year-old did not feature in the 2018 World Cup in Russia but made it to the 2019 Copa America. He helped his country win the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 Finalissima trophy.

Leandro Paredes' stats

Team

Games

Goals

Assists

Argentina

43

4

5

Paris Saint-Germain

113

3

9

Zenit St. Petersburg

61

10

16

AS Roma

53

4

2

Empoli

33

2

1

Boca Juniors

30

5

0

Chievo Verona

1

0

0

Total

305

28

33

FIFA 22 rating

The midfielder's overall FIFA 22 rating is 80, with a potential of 81. He prefers to shoot with his right foot and has a medium work rate. His best stats are:

  • Aggression: 89
  • Shot Power: 88
  • Vision: 84
  • Composure: 84
  • Long Pass: 84

Leandro Paredes' salary

The Argentine midfielder earns a decent amount that has seen his lifestyle improve. Paredes' salary at PSG is around $117,00 per week and $7.8 million annually. Meanwhile, Leandro Paredes' net worth is $47 million.

Who is Leandro Paredes' wife?

Leandro is married to his longtime Argentine girlfriend, Camila Galante. The couple tied the knot on 29 December 2017. Camila is a make-up artist & entrepreneur. She has 400k followers on Instagram as of 16 July 2022. The lovely couple is blessed with two kids; a daughter, Victoria, and a son, Giovanni.

Leandro Paredes' house and cars

Paredes lives in Paris, France, with his family and owns a house in San Justo, Argentina. He drives a variety of flashy cars, including a Ferrari and an Audi Q3.

Leandro Paredes transfer news

The Argentine has previously been linked to several clubs like Juventus and Manchester United, but PSG is reportedly not willing to sell him. However, the combative midfielder is likely to stay until his contract expires.

Social media

The San Justo-native is on social media, where he connects with his fans. Leandro Paredes' Instagram account has 4.4 million followers as of 16 June 2022. Meanwhile, Leandro Paredes' Twitter account has attracted 196.7k followers.

The primary source of Leandro Paredes' net worth is his salary, bonuses and endorsements. He is also a brand ambassador for Nike. His fans probably hope their star midfielder will win the FIFA World Cup with Argentina before hanging his boots.

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Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.