AITOR PAREDES NEWS

Won't face Sevilla Paredes is out for Sunday's match against Sevilla due to a muscle injury in his thigh, according to his club.

Impact Paredes will not make the team sheet Sunday, as the defender has been diagnosed with an injury ahead of the match. This is unfortunate for the club and will force a change after he started two in a row. That said, Unai Nunez is a possible replacement until he is fit again, with Dani Vivian (thigh) also out for the contest.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in start Paredes scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Betis.

Impact Athletic's team played two La Liga games in January, and Paredes did not play either of them. Paredes was added back to Athletic's starting XI on Sunday, and despite his defensive inefficiency then, he provided some compensation with a goal on the other end. Paredes now has three goals in the 2024-25 La Liga.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bags opening goal Paredes scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Villarreal.

Impact Paredes opened up the scoring Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 15th minute of the match. This marks his second goal of the season, with the defenders other coming on Sept. 15. He also was decent in the defense, registering one clearance, two shots and six interceptions.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Paredes completed his suspension and will be available for the Oct. 28 match at Mallorca.

Impact Paredes has started in his five appearances for Athletic Club this season and has also been in the XI in the team's two Europa League matches thus far. He should be in contention for a starting role for the Oct. 28 game vs. Mallorca and could also start Thursday in the UEFA Europa League against Slavia Prague.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late Paredes was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Girona.

Impact Paredes was shown a second yellow card in stoppage time as Athletic conceded a late penalty to drop all three points. Paredes will miss Athletic's next match against Espanyol through suspension.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's win Paredes scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Paredes returned to the pitch after a three-match absence and marked the occasion with a goal in the 76th minute, a strike that ultimately secured the win for Athletic. It was the only shot he took in the match. He also intercepted one pass, made five clearances and blocked two shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Saturday Paredes (strain) is an option for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid after making the squad list.

Impact Paredes has missed out on the club's past two matches as he dealt with a strain but is now set to be an option and possibly return Saturday. He did start in their opening match of the season and is likely to remain in that role when fit, so he is a vital part of the team. That said, if he is fit Saturday, expect him to immediately gain back his starting spot.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Paredes (strain) is out for Saturday's trip to Barcelona due to a strain.

Impact Paredes isn't an option for the second match after coming off with an injury against Getafe. The defender is a noticeable loss in the starting XI for what should be a tough clash against Barcelona. Yeray Alvarez should step into the starting XI in place of Paredes.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in opener Paredes had eight clearances in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe. He was also subbed off during the 81st minute due to a muscle injury.

Impact Paredes had a solid match Thursday, however his day was ruined after picking up a muscle injury during the draw to Getafe. He will now be set for scans as his status of return is expected to be revealed within the next few days.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game suspension Paredes completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

Impact Paredes was sent off against Getafe on May 3, but the defender is ready to return to action after his ban wasn't extended by the DIsciplinary Committee. Paredes is expected to return to the starting lineup right away, most likely partnering Dani Vivian at center-back, as he's started in 29 of his 32 league appearances this season.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Getafe Paredes was sent off in the 79th minute of Friday's match after recieving a red card.

Impact Paredes had his day ended early Friday, being sent off after seeing his second yellow card of the match. This will leave the club in a tough spot, as with Yeray Alvarez also suspended and Dani Vivian (back) injured, they are left with no central defenders who have played with the first team this season. That being said, we will likely see a defensive midfielder or full-back starting in the middle of the defense in their next match. Paredes will next be available to face Celta Vigo on May 15.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Paredes has agreed on a five year contract extension with Athletic Club, keeping him on the team until 2029.

Impact Paredes made his senior appearances with the side in 2022, having joined the youth organization at the age of 10. He's made 33 starts in 43 appearances since last season, scoring a goal with 107 clearances, 36 interceptions and 19 tackles (15 won).

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return vs. Real Madrid Paredes completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Real Madrid on March 31 after the international break.

Impact Paredes has been a regular starter for Athletic Club at the heart of the defense, and the center-back should be in the starting lineup to face Los Merengues. He'll likely play alongside Dani Vivian, meaning Yeray Alvarez is expected to return to the bench as a result.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up one-game ban Paredes made six clearances in Sunday's 2-0 road win over Las Palmas. He also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, meaning he'll be suspended to face Deportivo Alaves on...

Impact Paredes has been a regular at center-back for Athletic Club, starting in all but four games during the league campaign and missing just one match. Expect Dani Vivian and Yeray Alvarez to start at the heart of the defense against Alaves, but Paredes will be eligible to return after the international break, when Athletic faces a tough matchup at Real Madrid on March 31.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Paredes scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 win against Sevilla.

Impact Paredes logged Athletic Club's second goal of 2024. The central defender achieving that feat comes off as a surprise, considering he never logged any goals between 2020 and 2023.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Villarreal Paredes is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Paredes returns from a back injury which kept him out of mid week action in the Copa del Rey. Sunday's start is Paredes third straight in La Liga as he partners Vivian in the heart of Athletic's back four.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for cup Paredes (back) will miss Wednesday's clash with Rubi due to a back injury, Athletic announced.

Impact Paredes is set to miss Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash due to the back pain. He will also be a doubt for Sunday's trip to Villarreal due to the injury. Inigo Lekue could slot into the center of the defense to replace Paredes while he's on the sideline.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes La Liga debut Paredes made 16 appearances (nine starts) during La Liga in 2022-23.

Impact Paredes failed to get on the scoresheet but made nine starts, including starting the final seven matches of La Liga. The defender failed to overtake Dani Vivian on the depth chart, often going as an unused substitute. Still Paredes impressed when on the pitch compiling 26 clearances and 14 interceptions while making seven tackles at center-back.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Elche Paredes (undisclosed) is in Bilbao's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Elche.

Impact Paredes has recovered from an injury he suffered in the midweek loss to Osasuna and is fit enough to start in central defense on Sunday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Paredes (undisclosed) might have to face a fitness test in order to be available for Sunday's clash against Elche, Marca's Juanma Velasco reported Friday.

Impact Paredes has started each of Athletic's last five league matches mostly in central defense, but he had to come off with an injury in the loss to Osasuna on Thursday. With Yeray Alvarez (groin) and Inigo Martinez (calf) also out, right-back Inigo Lekue had to slide over and replace him alongside Dani Vivian in central defense in midweek.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Saturday Paredes registered an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 loss versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Paredes was unfortunate to score an own goal, as he attempted to clear a cross from Yeremi Pino only to deflect the ball past his own goalkeeper and into his own goal.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE