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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