Paolo Bugas
Filipino association football player
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Paolo Bugas (born October 22, 1994) is a Filipino footballer who plays as a forward for Philippines Football League club Kaya F.C.–Iloilo. He has also played for the Philippines national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paolo Arellano Bugas | ||
| Date of birth | October 22, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, Philippines | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Right winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaya–Iloilo | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Far Eastern University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Loyola | 8 | (0) |
| 2014–2018 | Global | 43 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | Stallion Laguna | 1 | (1) |
| 2019 | Green Archers United | 21 | (3) |
| 2020 | Global | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | Davao Aguilas | 5 | (0) |
| 2024 | United City | 14 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Davao Aguilas | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Kaya–Iloilo | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014–2015 | Philippines U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Philippines | 5 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:03, August 20, 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 12:32, March 30, 2022 (UTC) | |||
College career
Bugas was born at Nabunturan, Compostela Valley (now Davao de Oro) 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.
Davao Aguilas
He is a part of the Davao Aguilas squad for the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara season.[2]
United City
In January 2024, Bugas has signed with United City F.C. in the Philippines Football League.[3]
International career
Coaching career
Bugas started his coaching career in 2024 with Far Eastern University Diliman as part of the coaching staff of the high school football team.[3]
