Jair Cunha
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Jair Cunha

Centre Back
Brazil
21 yrs
198 cm
87 kg
both foot

Mercato XI valuation · €12.1M · July 2026

Nottingham Forest

Current Team

Nottingham Forest

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Jair Cunha

Jair Cunha

Defender·Nottingham Forest
17Tkl · 8Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

6.5/10
Appearances15
Minutes958

Tackles / G

1.1

Int / G

0.5

Duel Win %

62%

Aerials Won

15

Clean Sheets

2

Pass Acc.

83.7%

Season
2025/2026How we count

Tackles

17

Interceptions

8

Appearances

15

Rating

6.51

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Shots

5

Shots on Target

2

Shot Accuracy

40%

Big Chances Missed

2

Transfer History

Career moves for Jair Cunha

Total fees: €12.0M
Jul 11, 2025
Transfer
Botafogo
Botafogo
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
€12.0M
Feb 10, 2025
Transfer
Santos
Santos
Botafogo
Botafogo

About Jair Cunha

Jair Cunha is a 21-year-old Brazilian centre back at Nottingham Forest, where he wears the number 23 shirt. Standing at 198cm, he plays in the Premier League.

Across 15 appearances and 958 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Jair Cunha has contributed 17 tackles and 8 interceptions to his side's defensive work.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Jair Cunha at €12.1M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Premier League, a defined role at Nottingham Forest, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Jair Cunha play?+

Jair Cunha plays as a centre back for Nottingham Forest, and is 21 years old.

What are Jair Cunha's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Jair Cunha has made 15 appearances in the Premier League, contributing 17 tackles, 8 interceptions.

How is Jair Cunha's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Jair Cunha's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Premier League. The valuation is recalculated every month.