Carlos Humberto Paredes
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Carlos Humberto Paredes Monges (born 16 July 1976 in Asunción
, Paraguay
) is a Paraguayan footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Olimpia Asunción
. His style of play has led the Paraguayan media to call him the "Master of the Midfield". Paredes plays defensive midfield, though he can also play as centre-forward, being a lethal header. He also has exceptional leadership capabilities on the field, where he is constantly marshalling instructions to the rest of the team.
of Paraguay
in 1995, winning five national championships and becoming the youngest captain in the club's history at the age of 20. In 2000 he moved to FC Porto
of Portugal
where he won the Cup of Portugal in the 2000/2001 season. In 2002 he was transferred to Reggina
for €4.8million (Porto retained 25% rights to receive future transfer revenue of Reggina received). In 2006 Paredes moved to Sporting Clube de Portugal where he was allowed very little game time. In January 2008 his contract was terminated by Sporting.
Paredes returned to Paraguay in 2008 to play for the team he first played for, Olimpia. Currently, he is the team captain and undisputed leader on the field. He has scored two goals in the first three games of the Apertura tournament.
Along with Denis Caniza, Paredes could become one of the first Paraguayan players to play in four world-cups if Paraguay qualifies for the 2010 tournament in South Africa. He has played in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cups so far.
In 2009 Paredes moved to Rubio Ñu due to not featuring in the plans of former coach Gregorio Perez for the 2009 Clausura Tournament
In 2010 Paredes moved to Sportivo Luqueño. Currently Captain of the squad
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
) is a Paraguayan footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Olimpia Asunción
Olimpia Asunción
Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División....
. His style of play has led the Paraguayan media to call him the "Master of the Midfield". Paredes plays defensive midfield, though he can also play as centre-forward, being a lethal header. He also has exceptional leadership capabilities on the field, where he is constantly marshalling instructions to the rest of the team.
Career
Paredes started his career in Club OlimpiaOlimpia Asunción
Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División....
of Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
in 1995, winning five national championships and becoming the youngest captain in the club's history at the age of 20. In 2000 he moved to FC Porto
Futebol Clube do Porto
Futebol Clube do Porto , commonly known as FC Porto, Porto, or FCP, is a Portuguese multi-sports club from the city of Porto, in the northern region of the country. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, FC Porto is mostly known for its association football team...
of Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
where he won the Cup of Portugal in the 2000/2001 season. In 2002 he was transferred to Reggina
Reggina Calcio
Reggina Calcio are an Italian association football club, the main club of the city of Reggio Calabria. Founded in 1914, they currently play in the Italian Serie B, and play their home matches at the 27,763 seater Stadio Oreste Granillo...
for €4.8million (Porto retained 25% rights to receive future transfer revenue of Reggina received). In 2006 Paredes moved to Sporting Clube de Portugal where he was allowed very little game time. In January 2008 his contract was terminated by Sporting.
Paredes returned to Paraguay in 2008 to play for the team he first played for, Olimpia. Currently, he is the team captain and undisputed leader on the field. He has scored two goals in the first three games of the Apertura tournament.
Along with Denis Caniza, Paredes could become one of the first Paraguayan players to play in four world-cups if Paraguay qualifies for the 2010 tournament in South Africa. He has played in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cups so far.
In 2009 Paredes moved to Rubio Ñu due to not featuring in the plans of former coach Gregorio Perez for the 2009 Clausura Tournament
In 2010 Paredes moved to Sportivo Luqueño. Currently Captain of the squad
Titles
| Season | Team | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 |  OlimpiaOlimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
Paraguayan Primera Liga Paraguaya: Primera División The División Profesional de la Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol , also known as the Primera División , or due to sponsorship reasons Copa TIGO, is the top-flight professional football league in Paraguay... |
| 1997 | Olimpia Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
Paraguayan Primera Liga Paraguaya: Primera División The División Profesional de la Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol , also known as the Primera División , or due to sponsorship reasons Copa TIGO, is the top-flight professional football league in Paraguay... |
| 1998 | Olimpia Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
Paraguayan Primera Liga Paraguaya: Primera División The División Profesional de la Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol , also known as the Primera División , or due to sponsorship reasons Copa TIGO, is the top-flight professional football league in Paraguay... |
| 1999 | Olimpia Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
Paraguayan Primera Liga Paraguaya: Primera División The División Profesional de la Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol , also known as the Primera División , or due to sponsorship reasons Copa TIGO, is the top-flight professional football league in Paraguay... |
| 2001 |  F.C. Porto |
Cup of Portugal |
| 2007 Cup of Portugal 2006-07 The Taça de Portugal 2006-07 was the 67th edition of the Portuguese football knockout tournament. The final match was played at Estádio Nacional, Jamor, between Sporting Clube de Portugal and C.F. Os Belenenses, on 27 May 2007.... |
Sporting CP |
Cup of Portugal |
Statistics Career
| Stagione | Squadra | Serie | Presenze | Reti >- |
1995–2000 | Olimpia Asunción Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
A | 79 | 6 |
| 2000–2002 | FC Porto | A | 57 | 2 |
| 2002–2006 | Reggina Calcio Reggina Calcio Reggina Calcio are an Italian association football club, the main club of the city of Reggio Calabria. Founded in 1914, they currently play in the Italian Serie B, and play their home matches at the 27,763 seater Stadio Oreste Granillo... |
A | 98 | 11 |
| 2006–2007 | Sporting Lisbon | A | 18 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 | Olimpia Asunción Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
A | 16 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Rubio Ñú | A | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | Sportivo Luqueño | A | 30 | 3 |
| 2011– | Olimpia Asunción Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
A | 0 | 0 |