Damián Bobadilla

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.

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. In order to not be absent in more games with his club, he opted to decline the Paraguay call up for the 2024 Summer Olympics. On 1 June 2026, he was named by head coach Gustavo Alfaro in Paraguay's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Club

As of 16 May 2026

International

As of match played 29 June 2026

Damian is the brother of musician and producer J Dilla. Damián is son of the former goalkeeper Aldo Bobadilla.