Jair Nunes Explained

Jair
Fullname:Jair Nunes do Espírito Santo
Birth Date:1994 9, df=yes
Birth Place:São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe[1]
Height:1.76 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Escola de Futebol de São Tomé
Youthclubs2:Atlético de Alagoinhas
Currentclub:Sporting Praia Cruz
Years1:2011–2013
Clubs1:CD Cruz
Caps1:49
Goals1:57
Years2:2013–
Clubs2:Sporting Praia Cruz
Nationalyears1:2011–
Nationalteam1:São Tomé and Príncipe
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:3
Club-Update:29 February 2012
Ntupdate:29 February 2012

Jair Nunes do Espírito Santo (born 15 September 1994), also known simply as Jair, is a Santomean international footballer who plays for CD Cruz as a midfielder.

Career

He made his international debut for São Tomé and Príncipe in 2011 against Congo[2] at the first leg of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF). He scored his first international goal against Lesotho at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, netting a penalty kick.[3] He scored his second international goal - also from the penalty spot - against Sierra Leone at the same qualifying.[4]

International goals

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 15 January 2012 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2 29 February 2012 Estádio Nacional 12 de Julho, São Tomé 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3 16 June 2012 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Notes and References

  1. Web site: São Tomé e Príncipe - Jair - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. soccerway.com. 4 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Jair Nunes do Espirito Santo - Profile and Statistics - SoccerPunter.com. soccerpunter.com. 4 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Selecção de Falcão e Papagaio levanta voo para o CAN – 2013 - Téla Nón. telanon.info. 4 July 2016.
  4. Web site: São-tomenses e Cabo-verdianos vencem nas pré-eliminatórias para o CAN 2013. 29 February 2012. rfi.fr. 4 July 2016.