Leandro Paredes Scout Report
Our latest scout report highlights the Argentine midfield dynamo, Leandro Paredes. Even at 29, Paredes continues to cement himself as an unwavering presence in the heart of Roma's midfield in Serie A. His exceptional ball retention capabilities, ranking in the high 88th percentile, manifest his ability to calmly dictate play from deep, combining vision with a honed skill to retain possession even under much pressure. Identifying as a midfield anchor, Paredes's ball recovery aptitude stands excelled in the 84th percentile - a clear demonstration of his disruptive qualities.
Though the Argentine’s chance creation and goal threat metrics may not be his strongest suits, languishing around the 38th and 6th percentiles, respectively, his overall influence is hardly tempered. Where Paredes truly excels is his passing range. His progressive passing, a staggering 96.5 percentile, reveals a player with pin-point accuracy in push-forward passes, crucial in a team’s transition play. His pass accuracy, similar at 96.3 percentile, is a testament to his allegiance to the game's fundamentals.
While his dominance in aerial duels and overall duel win percentages are impressive, his frequent yellow cards and relatively higher fouls committed percentile exhibits a tendency towards rash decisions and perhaps a need to refine his discipline.
Looking at Paredes’s ball possession, it is clear that he spends the majority of his time orchestrating play from the midfield. This is a player glued to the tactical script, enabling fluidity through midfield and making swift interventions when required, a midfield maestro at the crux of Roma's proceedings. Overall, Paredes embodies a deep-lying playmaker, competent in laying the groundwork for attacks and breaking up rival advances with practiced resolve. Yet, there is a need to balance his propensity for earning cards for the sake of Roma's cohesion on the pitch.
