Leandro Paredes
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Jun 29, 1994 (32)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
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Paredes recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Egypt.
Analysis: Paredes registered three tackles (two won), two shots and one clearance across his 90 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Egypt, completing 115 passes as the deepest midfielder in an Argentina lineup that was repeatedly exposed on the counter-attack by Egypt's devastating transitions through Mohamed Salah and Haissem Hassan throughout the first half. The midfielder's screening role was compromised by Egypt's direct transitional play but he remained composed in possession, and his full 90-minute performance in his first knockout start of the tournament gives coach Lionel Scaloni a reliable option to build around heading into the Switzerland quarterfinal.
Records six clearances
Paredes generated one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-2 win versus Cape Verde.
Analysis: Paredes entered from the bench just ahead of extra time and would see some decent work, although most of it was in the defense despite his midfield role. He would record a shot on target in the attack, but mainly contributed with his one tackle won, an interception and six clearances in the defense. He will likely remain in a rotational role moving forward, as he only started in their group stage finale when plenty of starters were rested.
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