Jajá

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

For another footballer named Jackson Coelho, see Jackson Coelho Silva. For another footballer named Jajá, see Jajá (Brazilian footballer).

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)
Playing position(s)	Striker
Youth career
	América
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2005	Feyenoord	2	(0)
2005	→ Westerlo (loan)	30	(11)
2006–2007	Getafe	2	(0)
2006	→ Flamengo (loan)	5	(0)
2007	→ Racing Genk (loan)	5	(1)
2007	→ Westerlo (loan)	12	(4)
2008–2010	Metalist Kharkiv	61	(30)
2010–2011	Trabzonspor	29	(12)
2011–2012	Al-Ahli	25	(19)
2012	→ Internacional (loan)	16	(4)
2013–2014	Metalist Kharkiv	12	(2)
2013	→ Kayserispor (loan)	10	(3)
2014	→ Coritiba (loan)	7	(1)
2015	Chongqing Lifan	6	(2)
2015–2017	Lokeren	32	(8)
2017	→ Buriram United (loan)	34	(34)
2018	Muangthong United	26	(14)
2019	Seongnam FC	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 05:53, 25 October 2018 (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 4 March 2018[14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup/State League		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Westerlo (loan)	2004–05	Belgian First Division	9	1	0	0	–		–		9	1
	2005–06		18	10	2	1	–		–		20	11
Total			27	11	2	1	–		–		29	12
Getafe	2005–06	La Liga	2	0	0	0	–		–		2	0
Flamengo (loan)	2006	Série A	2	0	0	0	–		0	0	2	0
Genk (loan)	2006–07	Belgian First Division	9	1	2	0	–		–		11	1
Westerlo (loan)	2007–08		9	4	1	0	–		–		10	4
Metalist Kharkiv	2007–08	Vyshcha Liha	11	3	0	0	–		0	0	11	3
	2008–09	Premier Liha	23	11	2	2	–		10	4	35	17
	2009–10		25	16	1	0	–		2	0	28	16
	2010–11		2	0	0	0	–		0	0	2	0
Total			61	30	3	0	–		12	4	76	36
Trabzonspor	2010–11	Spor Toto Süper Lig	29	12	1	2	–		1	0	31	14
Al-Ahli	2011–12	Etisalat Pro-League	5	1							5	1
Internacional (loan)	2012	Série A	16	2	0	0	9	2	5	0	30	4
Metalist Kharkiv	2012–13	Premier Liha	3	1	0	0	–		2	0	5	1
	2014–15		9	4	2	1	–		6	0	17	5
Total			12	5	2	1	–		8	0	22	6
Kayserispor (loan)	2013–14	Spor Toto Süper Lig	10	3	0	0	–		–		10	3
Coritiba (loan)	2014	Série A	7	0	0	0	0	0	–		7	0
Chongqing Lifan	2015	Chinese Super League	5	0	0	0	–		–		5	0
Lokeren	2015–16	Jupiler Pro League	20	3	1	0	–		–		21	3
	2016–17		12	2	1	0	–		–		13	2
Total			32	5	2	0	–		–		34	5
Buriram United (loan)	2017	Toyota Thai League	34	34	4	3	0	0	–		38	37
Muangthong United F.C.	2018		4	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	6	2
Total			38	36	4	3	0	0	2	0	44	39
Career Total			247	110	17	9	9	2	28	4	301	125

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.

External links

Media related to Jajá at Wikimedia Commons

• Jajá at Soccerway
• Jaja Coelho at official site of Metallist Kharkiv
• Brazilian FA archive (in Portuguese)
• Profile at VI (in Dutch)
• Jajá at the Turkish Football Federation