Jair Cunha is retained at Nottingham Forest until June 2030. The 21-year-old defender earns £35,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Jair Cunha
Current Club: Nottingham Forest
🌍 Brazil
💰 Weekly Wage: £35,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Jair Cunha earns 31.7% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Jair Cunha is a Brazilian central defender who plays for Premier League side Nottingham Forest. Born on 7 March 2005, the towering 6ft 6in centre-back came up through the academy at Santos, joining the club aged ten and breaking into the senior side as an 18-year-old before making 24 first-team appearances. In February 2025 he moved to Botafogo, with whom he featured at the FIFA Club World Cup, scoring in the opening fixture against Seattle Sounders and helping the side reach the round of 16. Forest completed his signing in July 2025, handing him a five-year contract that runs until June 2030 on reported weekly wages of around £35,000. Equally comfortable bringing the ball out from the back as he is winning aerial duels, Cunha has also represented Brazil at under-20 level, earning eight caps for the youth national team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jair Cunha's contract expire?
Jair Cunha's current contract expires on June 30, 2030.
How much does Jair Cunha earn per week?
Jair Cunha earns approximately £35,000 per week.
Who does Jair Cunha play for?
Jair Cunha currently plays for Nottingham Forest.
What position does Jair Cunha play?
Jair Cunha plays as a defender.
How old is Jair Cunha?
Jair Cunha is 21 years old.
What is Jair Cunha's annual salary?
Annualised, Jair Cunha's basic salary is approximately £1,820,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £35,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Jair Cunha sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Jair Cunha can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2030.
How many months are left on Jair Cunha's contract?
Jair Cunha has approximately 47 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2030. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Jair Cunha's wage compare to other defenders?
Jair Cunha earns roughly 68% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Jair Cunha is paid 68% of the position average.
When was Jair Cunha born?
Jair Cunha was born on March 7, 2005, making the player 21 years old as of today.