Jajá (footballer, born 1995)


Hugo Gomes dos Santos Silva, commonly known as Jajá, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as central midfielder. Formerly on loan to Allsvenskan club Kalmar from Brazilian club Flamengo, he is a free agent.
He is a former member of Brazil national under-20 football team and previously had played on loan for Avaí, Tombense and Vila Nova.

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 (Loan)

In July 2018 Jajá signed with Kalmar, 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.

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

1Other tournaments include Campeonato Carioca:2015, 2016