Josaphat Arthur Bada (born 7 August 2002) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or attacking midfielder for JS Kabylie.
Club career In October 2021, Josaphat Arthur Bada signed his first professional contract with ASEC Mimosas.
In July 2024, he joined Singida Black Stars FC.
On 27 July 2025, Bada joined JS Kabylie, signing a three-year contract with the Kabyle club.
International career In October 2022, Bada was called up to the Ivory Coast U23 football team by manager Emerse Faé to face Niger in the second round of the 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. He remained on the bench as an unused substitute during both matches and did not make his official debut, as the Ivorian team was eliminated by Niger.
Honours ASEC Mimosas Ligue 1: 2021–22, 2022–23 Coupe de Côte d'Ivoire: 2023 Coupe de Côte d'Ivoire runner-up: 2024 Supercoupe de Côte d'Ivoire: 2023
Singida Black Stars FC Tanzania FA Cup runner-up: 2024–25
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