Jakson Avelino Coelho (born 28 February 1986), commonly known as Jajá Coelho or simply Jajá, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Startings in Europe and loan deals Jajá Coelho was born in Ipatinga. A youth product of América-MG, he 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. Jajá joined Getafe in January 2006 after a year loan spell. After only two games for Getafe in second 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. Finally, he was loaned out to Westerlo in the first half of 2007–08.
Metalist Kharkiv
Jajá Coelho signed a three-and-a-half-year deal for Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv in February 2008. He scored a fantastic long-distance goal in an UEFA Cup match on 2 October 2008 against Beşiktaş from 40 metres. In 2008, he became the second foreigner that ever won the annual Ukrainian Premier League MVP award established by the sports newspaper Komanda, the other one was the former captain of 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. He made his full Super Lig debut on 30 August in a 0–0 draw against Antalyaspor. Jaja scored his first goal after three league games when he scored twice in a 7–0 win against Kasımpaşa. He was designated for the first time as TrabzonCell Player of the Month in November 2010. 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. In September the transfer was completed, for €4.5 million.
Metalist Kharkiv On 14 January 2013, Jajá Coelho re-joined Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv for an undisclosed fee.
Kayserispor On 12 July 2013, Jajá Coelho reached an agreement with Süper Lig side Kayserispor for a 1+3-year loan.
Chongqing Lifan In February 2015, Jajá Coelho transferred to Chinese Super League side Chongqing Lifan.
Lokeren The first half season of 2015–16 Jajá Coelho spent in Belgium Jupiler Pro League club Lokeren, netting 3 goals in 11 games.
Buriram United On 14 January 2017, Jajá Coelho joined Thai club Buriram United.
Muangthong United Jajá Coelho joined Thai club Muangthong United on a permanent contract from Lokeren. He played his first official match as a substitute in the 2018 AFC Champions League play-off against Johor.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cup, State LeagueContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWesterlo (loan)2004–05Belgian First Division9100––912005–06181021––2011Total 271121––2912Getafe 2005–06La Liga2000––20Flamengo (loan)2006Série A2000–0020Genk (loan)2006–07Belgian First Division9120––111Westerlo (loan)2007–08Belgian First Division9410––104Metalist Kharkiv2007–08Vyshcha Liha11300–001132008–09Ukrainian Premier League231122–10435172009–10251610–2028162010–112000–0020Total 613032–1247636Trabzonspor2010–11Süper Lig291212–103114Al-Ahli2011–12Etisalat Pro-League5151Internacional (loan)2012Série A162009250304Metalist Kharkiv2012–13Ukrainian Premier League3100–20512014–1510521–60186Total 13621–80237Kayserispor (loan)2013–14Süper Lig10300––103Coritiba (loan)2014Série A700000–70Chongqing Lifan2015Chinese Super League5000––50Lokeren 2015–16Jupiler Pro League20310––2132016–1712210––132Total 32520––345Buriram United (loan)2017Thai League T134344332–3837Muangthong United 2018Thai League T126142100203015Chiangrai United 2020–21Thai League T183000020103Career total2951491910124304356167
References
External links
Jaja Coelho at official site of Metallist Kharkiv Brazilian FA archive Profile at VI