Jair Cunha, a Nottingham Forest player, has been called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti for friendlies against Australia and India, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The confirmation was made by Ancelotti himself, who is backing young players in the list after the Copa.
Seleção Brasileira · 2026-09-09 20:00:25
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Jair Cunha, a 21-year-old centre-back, was revealed by Santos and had a stint at Botafogo. He started the season as a regular at Nottingham Forest, playing in four matches so far. Born in Orlândia, São Paulo state, Jair Cunha stands out for his height, at 1.98m.
Jair Cunha represented Brazil's under-20 team at the South American Championship in 2025 and made his professional debut in 2023. He was transferred from Santos to Botafogo in 2025 and four months later was sold to Nottingham Forest for 12 million euros. Brazil will face Australia twice, on 25 and 29 September, and India on 3 October. Along with Jair, this week's call-up includes seven other new players.
