Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
D. Bobadilla played 4 matches for Paraguay: 2 as a starter and 2 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group D | vs United States 1-4 | Started, off on 46′ |
| Group D | vs Turkey 1-0 | Came on in the 46′ |
| Group D | vs Australia 0-0 | Came on in the 90′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Germany 1-1 | Started, off on 99′ |
Biography
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.
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.
International career Bobadilla made his debut for the Paraguay national team on 11 June 2024 in a friendly against Chile at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos. He substituted Andrés Cubas at half-time as Chile won 3–0. Bobadilla played the 2024 Copa América, missing São Paulo FC seven league matches in the process.
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