Jajá

Jakson Avelino Coelho (born 28 February 1986 in Ipatinga), commonly known as Jajá Coelho or simply Jajá, is a Brazilian football Striker.

Jajá
Jajá playing for FC Metalist Kharkiv
Personal information
Full name Jakson Avelino Coelho
Date of birth (1986-02-28) 28 February 1986
Place of birth Ipatinga, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
América
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Feyenoord 2 (0)
2005Westerlo (loan) 30 (11)
2006–2007 Getafe 2 (0)
2006Flamengo (loan) 5 (0)
2007Racing Genk (loan) 5 (1)
2007Westerlo (loan) 12 (4)
2008–2010 Metalist Kharkiv 61 (30)
2010–2011 Trabzonspor 29 (12)
2011–2012 Al-Ahli 25 (19)
2012Internacional (loan) 16 (4)
2013–2014 Metalist Kharkiv 12 (2)
2013Kayserispor (loan) 10 (3)
2014Coritiba (loan) 7 (1)
2015 Chongqing Lifan 6 (2)
2015–2017 Lokeren 32 (8)
2017Buriram United (loan) 34 (34)
2018 Muangthong United 26 (14)
2019 Seongnam FC 0 (0)
2020 Chiangrai United 8 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:40, 18 November 2020 (UTC)

Career

Startings in Europe & Loan deals

A youth product of América-MG, Jajá Coelho arrived in Europe to sign for Dutch club Feyenoord in November 2004, but signed a loan deal with Westerlo immediately after his arrival to Rotterdam.[1] Jajá joined Getafe CF in January 2006 after a year loan spell. After only two games for Getafe CF in 2nd half of 2005–06 season, he was loaned to Flamengo in the second half of the 2006 season, and later signed a loan deal with Racing Genk in the 2nd half of the 2006–07 season.[2] Finally, he was loaned out to Westerlo in the 1st half of 2007–08.

Metalist Kharkiv

Jajá Coelho playing for FC Metalist Kharkiv.

Jajá Coelho signed a three-and-a-half year deal for Ukrainian club FC Metalist Kharkiv in February 2008. He scored a fantastic long distance goal in an UEFA Cup match on 2 October 2008 against Besiktas J.K. from 40 metres. In 2008, he became the second foreigner that ever won the annual League MVP award established by the sport newspaper Komanda, the other one was the former captain of FC Dynamo Kyiv Valyantsin Byalkevich from Belarus.

Trabzonspor

On 7 August 2010, Jajá Coelho joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a four-year contract for reported €4.2 million.[3][4][5] He made his full Super Lig debut on 30 August in a 0–0 draw against Antalyaspor.[6] Jaja scored his first goal after three league games when he scored twice in a 7–0 win against Kasımpaşa S.K..[7] He was designated for the first time as TrabzonCell Player of the Month in November 2010.[8] He made 29 appearances and scored 12 goals in the 2010–11 season.

Al-Ahli Dubai

On 24 June 2011, it was announced that Jajá Coelho would agree to terms on a three-year contract with UAE League giants Al-Ahli.[9] In September the transfer was completed, for €4.5 million.[10]

Metalist Kharkiv

On 14 January 2013, Jajá joined Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv for an undisclosed fee.[11]

Kayserispor

On 12 July 2013, Jajá reached an agreement with Turkish Super Lig side Kayserispor as a 1+3 years loan. He will wear number ten in Kayserispor.

Chongqing Lifan

In February 2015, Jajá transferred to Chinese Super League side Chongqing Lifan.[12]

Lokeren

First half season of 2015-2016 he spent in Belgium Jupiler Pro League club K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, netting 3 goals in 11 games.[13]

Buriram United

On 14 January 2017, Jajá joined Thai club Buriram United.

Muangthong United

Jaja joined Thai club on permanent contact from Lokeren. He plays first official match as substitute in 2018 AFC Champions League play-off against Johor.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 18 November 2020[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup/State League Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Westerlo (loan) 2004–05 Belgian First Division 910091
2005–06 1810212011
Total 2711212912
Getafe 2005–06 La Liga 200020
Flamengo (loan) 2006 Série A 20000020
Genk (loan) 2006–07 Belgian First Division 9120111
Westerlo (loan) 2007–08 9410104
Metalist Kharkiv 2007–08 Vyshcha Liha 1130000113
2008–09 Premier Liha 2311221043517
2009–10 251610202816
2010–11 20000020
Total 6130301247636
Trabzonspor 2010–11 Spor Toto Süper Lig 291212103114
Al-Ahli 2011–12 Etisalat Pro-League 5151
Internacional (loan) 2012 Série A 162009250304
Metalist Kharkiv 2012–13 Premier Liha 31002051
2014–15 942160175
Total 1252180226
Kayserispor (loan) 2013–14 Spor Toto Süper Lig 10300103
Coritiba (loan) 2014 Série A 70000070
Chongqing Lifan 2015 Chinese Super League 500050
Lokeren 2015–16 Jupiler Pro League 20310213
2016–17 12210132
Total 32520345
Buriram United (loan) 2017 Toyota Thai League 343443323837
Muangthong United 2018 26142100203015
Chiangrai United 2020–21 83000020103
Career Total 2941481910124304355166

    References

    1. "Pardo blow for Feyenoord". UEFA.com. 2 November 2004. Retrieved 5 March 2008.
    2. "Arrivals strengthen leaders Genk". UEFA.com. 30 December 2006. Retrieved 5 March 2008.
    3. uefa.com (8 August 2010). "UEFA Europa League - News – UEFA.com".
    4. "Trabzon Sign Jaja". SuperLigNews.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
    5. FC Metalist press office (7 August 2010). "Джексон Коэльо переходит в "Трабзонспор"" [Jackson Coelho joined Turkish club Trabzonspor]. FC Metalist Kharkiv. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
    6. "Jaja Coelho çok çalıştı" (in Turkish). Fanatik.com.tr. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
    7. "Trabzon Vural'ı '7' bitirdi!" (in Turkish). Sporx.com.tr. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
    8. "Kasım Ayının Futbolcusu Jaja" (in Turkish). Trabzonspor.org.tr. 1 November 2010. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
    9. "Al Ahli sign Brazil's 'Jaja' in second foreigner slot". Gulfnews. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
    10. "Profesyonel futbolcumuz Jakson Avelino Coelho'nun Al Ahli kulübüne Transferi Konusunda Anlaşma Sağlanmıştır". Turkish Public Disclosure System (KAP) (in Turkish). 10 September 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
    11. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
    12. "重庆力帆引入队史最贵外援 估价200万欧元以上_新浪重庆_新浪网".
    13. "Jaja".
    14. Jajá at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 February 2018.

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