Paolo Bugas
Paolo Bugas (born 22 October 1994) is a Filipino footballer who currently plays for the Philippines Football League club Global and the Philippines national team. He is considered one of the top 5 players in Matchday 5 of the AFC Asian Cup 2018 by FOX Sports Asia.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paolo Arellano Bugas | ||
Date of birth | October 22, 1994 | ||
Place of birth |
Nabunturan, Compostela Valley, Philippines | ||
Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Right Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Global | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Far Eastern University | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2014 | Loyola | 8 | (0) |
2014–2018 | Global | 17 | (3) |
2018–2019 | Stallion Laguna | ||
2019 | Green Archers United | ||
2020– | Global | ||
National team‡ | |||
2014– | Philippines U23 | ||
2014– | Philippines | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:14, 17 October 2016 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 00:42, 7 October 2016 (UTC) |
College career
Bugas was born at Nabunturan, Compostela Valley and a player for the FEU Tamaraws football team of the Far Eastern University. He was named Most Valuable Player at UAAP Season 76 in 2014.[1]
Club career
Loyola
On 8 March 2014, Bugas made his debut for the Sparks as a substitute, replacing Simon Greatwich at the 62nd minute against Global.
Global
On 18 July 2015, Bugas made his debut for Global in a 2-2 draw against Manila Jeepney. He came in as a substitute replacing OJ Clariño on the 67th minute.
International career
He made his first International cap for the Philippines in a 3-nil home victory against Cambodia
Bugas came in as a substitute in the 66th minute replacing Daisuke Sato in a friendly match against the Maldives on September 3, 2015.[2][3]
References
- Flores, Celest (23 February 2014). "FEU beats UP for UAAP men's football title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- Reyes, Jaelle Nevin (4 September 2015). "Azkals snap Maldives Red Snappers". The Manila Times. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- De Guzman, Icko. "Philippines Edge Maldives, 2-0". Football.com.ph. Retrieved 4 September 2015.