In the 2007–08 season, Bahia found himself behind the pecking order in the first team after losing place to Kevin Hofland, who was signed from VfL Wolfsburg and Ron Vlaar who formed a partnership in centre defence. However, due to the injury of Vlaar, Bahia returned to the starting lineup for the side. From that on, Bahia became the first team regular for the side for the rest of the season. On 30 January 2008, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw againstAZ Alkmaar. Bahia also added two more goals later in the season, scoring against Heracles Almelo and Willem II. He was involved in the squad for the final of KNVB Cup as Feyenoord were champions by beating Roda JC 2–0, therefore qualified for the UEFA Cup next season. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Bahia went on to make thirty–four appearances and scored three times in all competitions.