José Bernal (footballer)

José Eduardo Bernal Chong (born 20 August 2002) is a Panamanian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Colombian side Deportivo Pasto.

Club career
Following his performances at the 2023 Maurice Revello Tournament, Bernal began training with Colombian side Deportivo Pasto in mid-July of the same year. Later in the same month, he was offered a deal, and signed with the Categoría Primera A club.

International career
Bernal was called up to the Panama under-23 side for the 2023 Maurice Revello Tournament, where he starred in the opening games as Panama won their group; scoring against the Ivory Coast, before being named man of the match in Panama's 2–0 win against Japan. He went on to score in the final as Panama beat Mexico to win the tournament for the first time.