Jair Cunha

Jair Cunha

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Jair Cunha is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender for Botafogo. He gained recognition for his impressive aerial ability and defensive skills, which were pivotal in helping his team secure a victory against the Seattle Sounders in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In that match, he scored the opening goal with a powerful header, showcasing his effectiveness in set-piece situations and contributing to Botafogo's strong performance as the reigning Copa Libertadores champions.

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Jair Cunha, a 21-year-old defender, was approached by Vasco after his time at Nottingham Forest.

após acertos com Colidio e Sosa, Vasco busca zagueiro e sondou Jair Cunha, ex-Botafogo
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-09
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Jair Cunha is a 20-year-old defender who has been highlighted as a potential signing for Flamengo after a stint with Botafogo and Nottingham Forest.

Flamengo demonstra interesse na contratação de Jair Cunha, zagueiro ex-Botafogo
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-12-23
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Jair Cunha is a defender for Nottingham Forest who also made his first league start of the season.

Ange Postecoglou: Nottingham Forest boss 'expects' talks with owner
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-05
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Jair Cunha finalized his transfer to Nottingham Forest for 12 million euros after the trip to the USA.

Arias, Wesley, Ríos... clubes brasileiros têm desafio de brecar interesse de europeus em janela pós-Mundial
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-07-10
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Jair Cunha is leaving Botafogo after being sold to Nottingham Forest for R$ 76 million.

Jair é vendido ao Nottingham Forest por R$ 76 milhões e deixa Botafogo após seis meses
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-07-03
7.0
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Jair Cunha scored his first goal for Botafogo in the match against Seattle Sounders.

Botafogo cumpre dever contra adversário mais fraco no grupo do Mundial, mas passa sufoco; leia análise
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-06-16
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Jair Cunha scored his first goal for Botafogo in their match against Seattle Sounders.

Botafogo cumpre dever contra adversário mais fraco no grupo do Mundial, mas passa sufoco; leia análise
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-06-16
8.0

Jair Cunha scored the first goal for Botafogo in their match against Seattle Sounders.

Botafogo supera a Seattle Sounders en el Mundial de Clubes 2025
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-06-16
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