Jair Veiga Vieira Tavares (born 13 February 2001) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Tavares came through the Benfica youth system, and played for their B team during the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons.
On 15 June 2022 Tavares joined Scottish club Hibernian for an undisclosed fee on a contract until the summer of 2026. Tavares made limited appearances under the management of Lee Johnson, but he became a first team regular following the appointment of Nick Montgomery.
On 30 August 2024, Tavares joined Motherwell on loan until the end of the 2024âÂÂ25 season. He was released from his contract with Hibs in June 2025.
On 22 August 2025, Tavares joined Kauno à ½algiris. On 15 August 2025 he made debut in A Lyga against FK Riteriai. FK Kauno à ½algiris won 6-1. On 2 November 2025 he scored first goal in A Lyga against FK PanevÃÂà ¾ys and FK Kauno à ½algiris won 3âÂÂ2. On 1 February 2026 officially announced that Jair Tavares left Kauno à ½algiris Club.
Born in Portugal, Tavares is of Cape Verdean descent. He hails from a footballing family, with both of his brothers, Cláudio and Miguel, as well as cousin Renato Sanches, all being professional footballers.
FK Kauno à ½algiris