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Japa (footballer, born 1986)

Jonas Augusto Bouvie, nicknamed Japa, is a former Brazilian forward known for his prolific scoring across clubs in Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and China.

1. Early Life and Background

Jonas Augusto Bouvie's early life and background set the stage for his professional football career, rooted in Brazil.

1.1. Birth and Upbringing

Jonas Augusto Bouvie was born on October 5, 1986, in Encantado, a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Details of his childhood environment and specific family background beyond his nationality are not extensively documented, but his upbringing in Brazil shaped his foundational football skills before he embarked on his professional journey.

2. Club Career

Jonas Augusto Bouvie had a diverse club career, playing for numerous teams across four different countries. His journey began in Brazil, followed by stints in Japan, South Korea, and China, each contributing to his development and experience as a professional footballer.

2.1. Early Career in Brazil

Bouvie began his senior club career in his native Brazil. From 2005 to 2006, he played for SER Caxias do Sul. In 2007, he moved to CE Lajeadense before returning to SER Caxias do Sul for the 2007-2008 season. In 2008, he had spells with both EC Guarani and Porto Alegre FC. The following year, in 2009, he played for Ypiranga FC and Londrina EC. His Brazilian club career continued with EC 14 de Julho in 2010, EC Avenida in 2011, another stint with EC Guarani in 2012, and CE Aimoré in 2013, before he moved abroad again.

2.2. Career in Japan

Jonas Augusto Bouvie had two distinct periods playing in Japan. In 2006, he had a loan spell with Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League. Despite being part of the team, he did not make any official appearances during this period. He later returned to Japan in July 2013, joining FC Osaka, which competed in the Kansai Soccer League Division 1. During his time with FC Osaka, he made 3 appearances and scored 1 goal. In early 2014, while still contracted to FC Osaka, he was loaned back to CE Lajeadense in Brazil from January 10 to April 15, 2014. He then returned to FC Osaka for a brief period in July 2014 before transferring to a South Korean club.

2.3. Career in South Korea

In July 2014, Bouvie made a significant move to South Korea, joining Suwon FC in the K League Challenge, which was the second tier of South Korean football. He played for Suwon FC for two seasons, covering the 2014 and 2015 campaigns. During this period, he became a crucial part of the team's offense, appearing in 51 matches and scoring an impressive 26 goals. His consistent goal-scoring ability was a key factor in Suwon FC's performance in the K League Challenge.

2.4. Career in China

Following his successful tenure in South Korea, Bouvie moved to China in 2016, joining Meizhou Hakka in the China League One, the second-highest tier of Chinese professional football. He played for Meizhou Hakka during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. In 2016, he made 29 appearances and scored 18 goals, continuing his strong goal-scoring form. Overall, he played 56 matches for Meizhou Hakka, scoring 23 goals.

3. Playing Style and Position

Jonas Augusto Bouvie predominantly played as a forward throughout his career. He was known for his offensive prowess, with a strong ability to score goals. His natural playing foot was his right foot. His physical attributes, including his height of 71 in (180 cm) and weight of 176 lb (80 kg), complemented his role as a forward, enabling him to be effective in various attacking scenarios on the field.

4. Career Statistics

Jonas Augusto Bouvie's career statistics provide a detailed overview of his appearances and goal-scoring record in various leagues and cup competitions across Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and China.

SeasonClubShirt No.LeagueAppsGoalsLeague CupAppsGoalsEmperor's Cup/FA CupAppsGoalsTotal AppsTotal Goals
Brazil
2004CaxiasSérie B
Japan
2006C. Osaka34J10000000000
Brazil
2007LajeadenseRS State Championship
CaxiasSérie C
2008
Guarani-VARS State Championship
Porto Alegre
2009Ypiranga-RSSérie D
Londrina
201014 de Julho-SdLRS State Championship
2011Avenida
2012Guarani-VA
2013Aimoré
Japan
2013FC Osaka25Kansai 1st31--31
Brazil
2014LajeadenseRS State Championship
Japan
2014FC Osaka7Kansai 1st00-000000
South Korea
2014Suwon FC9K Challenge51265126
2015K Challenge
China
2016Meizhou Hakka9China League One29182918
2017275275
Career Total1105011050

5. Personal Life and Anecdotes

Jonas Augusto Bouvie is widely known by his nickname Japa (ジャパJapanese, 자파Korean). This nickname, which means "Japanese" in Portuguese slang, was given to him because of his "Japanese-like appearance."