Hugo Gomes dos Santos Silva (born 18 March 1995), commonly known as Jajá, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League club Madura United.
Club career
Early career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jajá started his football career with Tigres do Brasil and stayed there until 2006 when he transferred to Flamengo youth team, playing at youth level until 2015.
Flamengo On 1 January 2015, Jajá signed his first professional contract with Flamengo. He made his league debut on 11 September 2015 against Cruzeiro at Maracanã Stadium, the Flamengo's home ground which Flamengo won by 2–0. In this match, he was substituted for Paulinho at 90+2'.
Avaí (Loan) On 9 May 2016, Avaí announced that Jajá came Avaí on loan. On 28 May 2016, he scored his first goal against Ceará. Avaí won the match by 4–2. He has played 19 games in Série B for Avaí and scored one goal.
Kalmar FF (Loan) In July 2018 Jajá signed with Kalmar FF, on loan, until the end of 2018 season. His contract with Flamengo was not renewed and he was released at the end of the season.
Madura United On 15 March 2021, Madura United signed Jajá from Kalmar FF on a one-year contract. He made his league debut on 3 September by starting in a 1–1 draw against Persikabo 1973, he also scored his first goal for Madura United in the 40th minute.
International career Jajá has represented the member of Brazil national under-20 football team since 2015. In 2015, he was first chosen national team. He played in 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He contributed that Brazil finished the competition as a runners-up, playing 6 games.
Club career statistics (Correct ) ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFlamengo2015Série A5010—107020160000—101020180000—2020 Total50100040100Avaí (loan)2016Série B19110—00201Tombense (loan)2017Série C0000—1010Vila Nova (loan)2017Série B5000——10Kalmar (loan)2018Allsvenskan3010––4020200000––00Total3010000040Madura United2021–22Liga 1311000–4035102022–2332600–003262023–2433900–00339Total962500004010025Dewa United2024–25Liga 127000–002702025–26Super League221005100252Total491005000542Madura United2026–27Super League1000–0010 Career total1782730319019328 1Other tournaments include Campeonato Carioca: 2015, 2016 2Other tournaments include Menpora Cup: 2021 3Other tournaments include AFC Challenge League: 2025–26
Honours International Brazil U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2015 Individual Liga 1 Team of the Season : 2023–24
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