Jair Cunha
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 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
Brazil· 2025-12-23Jair 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
United Kingdom· 2025-10-05
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-MundialBrazil· 2025-07-10
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 mesesBrazil· 2025-07-03
Jair Cunha scored one goal for Brazil in the Club World Cup.
ক্লাব বিশ্বকাপে সবচেয়ে বেশি গোল আর্জেন্টাইনদের, এরপর কারা
Bangladesh· 2025-06-23
Jair Cunha opened the scoring for Botafogo in the match.
Botafogo de Savarino sufrió en su debut en el Mundial de Clubes
Venezuela· 2025-06-16
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 análiseBrazil· 2025-06-16
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 análiseBrazil· 2025-06-16Jair Cunha scored the first goal for Botafogo in their match against Seattle Sounders.
Botafogo supera a Seattle Sounders en el Mundial de Clubes 2025
Honduras· 2025-06-16