In the 2016 season, Bahia continued to feature in the first team as centre–back position for the second time this season. He then helped the side earn the first two wins with clean sheets against Yokohama F. Marinos and Sagan Tosu. It wasn't until on 9 July 2016 when Bahia scored his first goal for the club, in a 1–0 win over Albirex Niigata. His performance against Albirex Niigata earned him a spot for the Best Eleven in Matchday 2 of the League Second Stage. Then, on 30 July 2016, he scored again, which was his second goal for the club, in a 3–2 loss against Kawasaki Frontale. For the rest of the 2016 season, Bahia continued to regain his place, as Shonan Bellmore were relegated to J2 League. At the end of the 2016 season, he went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.