Jair da Costa: Biography, Facts and Career
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Jair da Costa ([ʒaˈiʁ da ˈkɔsta]; 9 July 1940 – 26 April 2025), known simply as Jair, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger. Apart from playing in Brazil, he played professionally in clubs in Italy, where his teams won the European Cup and the Intercontinental Cup several times, as well as in Canada. Internationally, he briefly played for the Brazil national team. He was a member of the Brazilian team that won the 1962 FIFA World Cup, but he did not play in the World Cup.
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- Full name: Jair da Costa
- Born: 1940-07-09
- Nationality: Brazil
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q720549
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Who is Jair da Costa?
Jair da Costa ([ʒaˈiʁ da ˈkɔsta]; 9 July 1940 – 26 April 2025), known simply as Jair, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.
What nationality is Jair da Costa?
Jair da Costa is Brazil.
When was Jair da Costa born?
Jair da Costa was born on 1940-07-09.
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