Paolo Bugas


Paolo Bugas 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.

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.

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.