Damián Bobadilla

Nationality

Paraguay

Born

2001-07-11

Height

1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)

Weight

168 lbs

Number

#21

Damián Josué Bobadilla Benítez (born 11 July 2001) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Série A club São Paulo. Career Cerro Porteño Trained in the youth sectors of Cerro Porteño, he made his professional debut on 5 May 2021, against Atlético Mineiro in the 2021 Copa Libertadores. Bobadilla was elected with the “Futbolista de la Gente” award for the 2023 edition of the Paraguayan Championship. São Paulo On 20 December 2023, Bobadilla moved to Brazil, signing a four-year contract with Série A club São Paulo, for a reported fee of around $3 million for 60% of the player's economic rights. Personal life Damián is son of the former goalkeeper Aldo Bobadilla.