Paolo Bugas (born October 22, 1994) is a Filipino footballer who plays as a

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for

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club

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. He has also played for the Philippines national team.

College career

Bugas was born at

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(now Davao de Oro) and a player for the

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football team of the

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. He was named Most Valuable Player at

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in 2014.

Club career

Loyola

On 8 March 2014, Bugas made his debut for the Sparks as a substitute, replacing

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at the 62nd minute against

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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

squad for the

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season.

United City

In January 2024, Bugas has signed with United City F.C. in the

International career

He made his first International cap for the Philippines in a 3-nil home victory against

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Bugas came in as a substitute in the 66th minute replacing Daisuke Sato in a friendly match against the

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on September 3, 2015.

Coaching career

Bugas started his coaching career in 2024 with

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as part of the coaching staff of the high school football team.

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* 1994 births Living people Filipino men's footballers Philippines men's international footballers Global F.C. players Loyola F.C. players Stallion Laguna F.C. players Green Archers United F.C. players Davao Aguilas F.C. players United City F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Far Eastern University alumni People from Davao de Oro University Athletic Association of the Philippines men's footballers Philippines Football League players 21st-century Filipino sportsmen {{Philippines-footy-bio-stub