Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Orlândia, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Jair Cunha
25/09/2026
Jair Cunha made his senior Brazil debut as a second-half substitute in a 1-1 friendly draw with Australia in Townsville. The result came after AFC Bournemouth's Rayan equalised late in the match.
09/09/2026
Jair Cunha was named in the senior Brazil squad by Carlo Ancelotti for the first time in his career, ahead of friendlies against Australia and India. The 21-year-old Nottingham Forest defender had started all of the club's opening fixtures of the 2026/27 season and had been on the preliminary list.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jair Paula da Cunha Filho |
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| Summary | Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and made his senior Brazil national team debut in September 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 198 cm |
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| Preferred Foot | Both |
| Shirt Number | 23 |
Career
| Youth Career | Joined Santos FC youth setup in 2016 |
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| Santos | Signed first professional contract in June 2021; renewed in April 2024 until December 2026 |
| Botafogo | Transferred in early 2025 on a four-year contract |
| Nottingham Forest | Signed a five-year deal in July 2025; Premier League debut on 5 October 2025 at Newcastle United; 20 appearances in all competitions by September 2026, including four in the UEFA Europa League run to the 2025/26 semi-finals |
| International | Has represented Brazil U20 with eight caps at the U20 South American Championship; called up to the Brazil senior squad in September 2026; made senior debut as a substitute in a 1-1 friendly draw with Australia on 25/09/2026 |
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Style Quotient
| Position | Centre-back |
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| Playing Style | Comfortable dribbling and long balls; strong in tackling and defending |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a Santos youth player from the age of ten | |
| 2. Wears the number 23 shirt at Nottingham Forest | |
| 3. Was named in the senior Brazil squad for the first time in September 2026, a call-up that surprised him |
