Diogo Jota
Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, Diogo José Teixeira da Silva
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Diogo José Teixeira da Silva (4 December 1996 – 3 July 2025), commonly known as Diogo Jota, was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a forward and winger. He was known for his finishing, pace, dribbling ability, and work rate. Jota started his career with Paços de Ferreira, before signing for La Liga club Atlético Madrid in 2016. After two seasons in the Primeira Liga, he was consecutively loaned to Primeira Liga club Porto in 2016 and EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017. Having helped them gain promotion to the Premier League, he joined the club in 2018 for a reported €14 million and made 131 appearances for them, scoring 44 goals. In 2020, he signed for Liverpool for a fee reported to be £41 million. He played 182 games and scored 65 goals over five seasons for Liverpool, winning the Premier League in 2025, as well as one FA Cup and two EFL Cup titles. As a Portugal youth international, Jota represented his country at under-19, under-21, and under-23 levels. He made his senior international debut in November 2019 and was chosen in the squads for two UEFA European Championships (2020 and 2024), but missed the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to injury. He also won the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025. Jota and his brother André Silva were both killed in a single-car collision in July 2025.
Career
- 1996Born
- 2014Joined F.C. Paços de Ferreira
- 2014Joined Portugal national under-19 football team
- 2015Joined Portugal national under-21 football team
- 2016Joined Atlético Madrid
- 2016Joined Portugal Olympic football team
- 2016Joined FC Porto
- 2018Joined Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
- 2019Joined Portugal men's national football team
- 2020Joined Liverpool F.C.
- 2025Passed away
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Porto
- •Citizenship: Portugal
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Diogo Jota honored by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal after World Cup win a year after his death
Portugal honors Diogo Jota in thrilling World Cup win one year after tragic death: ‘He gives us strength’
Diogo Jota's memory inspires Portugal one year after his tragic death: "He gives us strength"
‘Special’—Emotional Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Diogo Jota Tributes on Anniversary of Death
Portugal’s World Cup continues with Diogo Jota in their hearts, one year after his tragic death
Diogo Jota: Tributes paid on the first anniversary of former Liverpool forward's death
Cristiano Ronaldo's tears for Diogo Jota and the grief running through the 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to his former teammate Diogo Jota, who died July 3 last year, by wearing his shirt
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as he wears Diogo Jota shirt in emotional tribute on first anniversary of death
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal Honor Diogo Jota Following Dramatic Win vs. Croatia
World Cup 2026: Diogo Jota's memory remains with Portugal squad one year after his death
Portugal ready to honor World Cup's 'extra man' Diogo Jota as anniversary of his death nears
World Cup 2026: Portugal pay tribute to Diogo Jota after win over Croatia, nearly 1 year after his death
Diogo Jota’s spirit and tenacity made him the perfect fit for Liverpool, a city that has had to fight
Oasis pay tribute to Liverpool's Diogo Jota during 'Live Forever' in first concert in 16 years
Diogo Jota or Andre Silva Were Driving Lamborghini Huracan That Goes 202 MPH
Doctors Advised Diogo Jota To Avoid Flying Before the Liverpool FC Star Died in Car Crash
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