Damián Bobadilla

Damián Josué Bobadilla Benítez (born 11 July 2001) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo and the Paraguay national team.

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.

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.

Damián is son of the former goalkeeper Aldo Bobadilla.