Kevin Paredes

Kevin Alexander Paredes (born May 7, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left wing-back or left winger for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the United States national team.

Loudoun United
Paredes played his first professional match with Loudoun United FC on September 25, 2019, subbing in the 68th minute of the team's 4–1 win over the Swope Park Rangers.

D.C. United
On January 17, 2020, Paredes signed with Loudoun's parent club D.C. United and became the club's 14th Homegrown Player signing. Paredes got his first playing time with D.C. United later that year, during a July 18 match against the New England Revolution in the MLS is Back Tournament, where he entered the game in the 88th minute as a substitute. He contributed his first MLS assist on October 24, serving Gelmin Rivas's stoppage time winner in a 2–1 win over Atlanta United.

Paredes scored his first MLS goal on July 3, 2021, in a record-breaking 7–1 win against Toronto FC at home.

Wolfsburg
On January 28, 2022, Paredes signed with VfL Wolfsburg of the German Bundesliga, becoming the fourth homegrown player from D.C. United to transfer to Europe. The transfer fee was reported to be around $7.35 million.

On April 9, Paredes made his debut for Wolfsburg against Arminia Bielefeld. He scored his first Bundesliga goal for Wolfsburg on January 28, 2023, as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Werder Bremen.

International career
In August 2023, Paredes received his first call-up to the United States senior national team by head coach Gregg Berhalter, for two friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Oman.

Personal life
Born in the United States, Paredes is of Dominican descent.

Honors
Individual
 * U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year: 2023