Rubén Roberto Paredes Vera (born 28 September 1955), known as Roberto Paredes, is a former

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Early life

Paredes was born in

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, Paraguay.

Coaching career

In 1997, Paredes led

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alongside his compatriot Rogelio Delgado. He has also worked for the Libertad youth system. In 2004 and 2012, he assumed as interim coach of the first team.

Honours

Player

Olimpia *

Paraguayan Primera División The División Profesional de la Paraguayan Football Association, Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (; "Professional Division of the Paraguayan Football Association"), also known as the Primera División (; "first division"), or due to sponsorship ...

: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 *

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: 1979 * Intercontinental Cup: 1979 Paraguay *

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