Jair da Costa

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Jair da Costa (born 9 July 1940) is a former Brazilian footballer who played for Internazionale and was part of their European Cup victories in 1964 and 1965. He played for the Inter Milan team known as La Grande Inter. He was a striker and a right winger with lightning pace and acute finish. He also won the 1962 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil national football team.

Honours:

FIFA World Cup: 1962
Italian League: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1971
European Champion's League: 1964, 1965
FIFA Club World Championship: 1964, 1965
São Paulo State League: 1973
Milan Tournament: 1968

Clubs:

1960-1962: Portuguesa-SP
1962-1967: Internazionale Milano - Italy
1967-1968: A.S.Roma - Italy
1969-1972: Internazionale Milano - Italy
1972-1974: Santos FC-SP
1974-1976: Windsor Star - Canada

v • d • e Brazil squad - 1962 FIFA World Cup Winners (2nd Title)

1 Gilmar • 2 Djalma Santos • 3 Mauro • 4 Zito • 5 Zózimo • 6 Nílton Santos • 7 Garrincha • 8 Didi • 9 Coutinho • 10 Pelé • 11 Pepe • 12 Jair Marinho • 13 Bellini • 14 Jurandir • 15 Altair • 16 Zequinha • 17 Mengálvio • 18 Jair da Costa • 19 Vavá • 20 Amarildo • 21 Zagallo • 22 Castilho • Coach: Moreira