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Matias Paredes - 150 caps and still going strong

posted on 03/03/2010

The experienced Grays sponsored player Matias Paredes is now playing in his third Mens Hockey World Cup here in Delhi. The Argentinian midfielder has worked tirelessly over the years on improving his game since and feels his time in Holland has definitely helped turn him into a much better player.

Matias has spent part of the last 7 years in Holland at Laren and ScHC.

Matias says " Before I went to Holland I used to concentrate on working on my skills, but my time there has helped develop my all round game. As well as developing my skills, I have learned a lot and appreciate more the tactical side of the game as well as my midfield role within the team as a whole "

Matias has now returned to Argentina and will resume playing his club hockey at Club Athletic Ducilo. after the World Cup

Although having played over 150 times for Argentina this is his first time in India and says

" Its my first time here in India and is a different experience to any other. We are not used to this level of security around the hotel and ground when we play. The crowds are passionate and appreciate good hockey though which makes up for it."

Matias's Paredes Stick choice : Grays GX 5000 Jumbow