About Jair da Costa
Lived 1940 – 2025 (aged 84). Jair da Costa was a Brazilian association football player.
International career At international level, Jair da Costa obtained but one cap for the Brazil national team, due to the presence of Garrincha in his position; his only appearance came in a 3–1 friendly win over Wales in São Paulo, on 16 May 1962. He was also a non-playing member of the Brazilian team that won the 1962 FIFA World Cup.
Death Da Costa died in Osasco, São Paulo on 26 April 2025, at the age of 84.
Honours
Inter Milan FIFA World Cup: 1962
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Who was Jair da Costa?
Brazilian footballer (1940–2025)
When was Jair da Costa born?
Jair da Costa was born on 9 July 1940 in Santo André.
When did Jair da Costa die?
Jair da Costa died on 26 April 2025.
What was Jair da Costa's occupation?
Jair da Costa was an association football player.
What nationality was Jair da Costa?
Jair da Costa was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jair da Costa. https://biography.guide/jair-da-costa/
MLA: "Jair da Costa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jair-da-costa/.
Chicago: "Jair da Costa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jair-da-costa/.
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