Juan Carlos Paredes Reasco (born 8 July 1987) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Cumbayá F.C.

Paredes was bought off by Deportivo Quito, where he played a few Copa Libertadores games and eventually ended up becoming Champions of the Ecuadorian Serie A in 2011, defeating Emelec in Home and Away finals.

[6][7][8] Paredes, having impressed with his speed and ability, signed for Guayaquil side Barcelona for the 2013 Season.

Subject to obtaining a work permit and gaining international clearance, he signed a five-year deal with Watford.

[10] Paredes made his International debut against Mexico on 10 September 2010, in a 2–1 away win for Ecuador, which was seen as an overdue merit as part of supporters of his former Club, Deportivo Cuenca.