Pablo César Batalla (born 29 July 1984 in General Alvear, Mendoza, Argentina) is an Argentine professional footballer best known for his time as an attacking midfielder/winger at Turkish club Bursaspor.
- Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
- Nationality: Argentina
- Playing style: Left-footed playmaker noted for dribbling, set-pieces and long-range shooting.
Club career highlights (selected):
- Boca Juniors (Argentina): Early career; limited first-team appearances.
- Colón (Argentina): Loan spells and domestic experience in the Argentine Primera División.
- Bursaspor (Turkey): Batalla is most associated with Bursaspor, joining initially on loan in 2009 and later signing permanently. He became a key creative figure for the club, notably during and after Bursaspor's surprise Süper Lig title win in 2009–10 (Batalla joined shortly after that title but was part of the strong squad era). Across his spells at Bursaspor (2009–2013 and 2014–2018), he made well over 200 appearances and scored many goals and assists, becoming a fan favorite.
- Racing Club (Argentina) and other clubs: Had spells back in Argentina and elsewhere before and after his main Bursaspor years.
Notable achievements:
- Key creative and set-piece taker for Bursaspor during multiple Süper Lig campaigns.
- Considered one of the club's most influential foreign players in the 2010s.
Career summary (caps/goals approximate for Bursaspor): Over his two long spells at the club he played well over 200 matches and scored 50+ goals in all competitions (figures vary by source).
Later career: After leaving Bursaspor, Batalla continued to play at lower levels and returned to Argentina for short stints before retiring from top-level European football. He remains highly regarded by Bursaspor supporters for his creativity and commitment during his time in Turkey.