text: In between his two spells with Inter, Jair da Costa also spent the 1967–68 season with A.S. Roma. Following his time in Italy, he later returned to Brazil in 1972 and played for Santos FC until 1974, winning the Campeonato Paulista in 1973. He ended his career in Canada's National Soccer League in 1975, with Windsor Star.
  International career
  At international level, Jair da Costa only obtained one cap for the Brazil national football 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.
  Style of play
  An extremely fast and agile winger, with quick feet and good technique, Jair da Costa was also known for his powerful striking ability and his great pace on the ball; due to these abilities, he was also capable of functioning as a striker. He was also known for his dribbling skills and use of elaborate feints.
  Honours
  Club
  Inter
  Serie A: 1962–63, 1964–65, 1965–66, 1970–71
  European Cup: 1963–64, 1964–65
  Intercontinental Cup: 1964, 1965
  Santos
  Campeonato Paulista: 1973
  International
  Brazil