Diogo Jota

Footballer

Portuguese Massarelos, Portugal

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Quick Info

ProfessionFootballer
NationalityPortuguese
Date of Birth04/12/1996
Age28 years (died on 03, Jul, 2025)
BirthplaceMassarelos, Portugal
Date of Death03/07/2025

Latest News about Diogo Jota

03/07/2025

Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool forward and Portugal international, tragically died in a road traffic accident near Cernadilla, Spain. His brother André Silva also perished in the same accident. Jota had just completed a successful 2024-25 season with Liverpool, helping them win the Premier League title, and had married his partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days prior.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDiogo José Teixeira da Silva
NicknameDioGOAL Jota
Famous forVersatile attacking player for Liverpool FC and Portugal national team, known for technical ability and goal-scoring prowess. Tragically died in a car crash in July 2025 at age 28.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight65 Kg (143 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsRute Cardoso
Marriage Date22/06/2025
SpouseRute Cardoso

Family

FatherJoaquim Silva
MotherIsabel Silva
SiblingsBrother - André Silva (died 03/07/2025)
SpouseRute Cardoso
Children3 children (1 Son, 2 Daughters)

Career

Debut Match Club
Wolverhampton Wanderers15 August 2017 against Hull City
Liverpool25 September 2020 against Lincoln City
Paços de Ferreira19 October 2014
Porto2016-2017 season
International Debut14 November 2019 against Lithuania for Portugal
Last Match Club
Liverpool25 May 2025 against Crystal Palace
Last International Match8 June 2025 against Spain for Portugal
Teams Played For
  • Years: 2014–2016 Club: Paços de Ferreira
  • Years: 2016–2018 Club: AtlĂ©tico Madrid
  • Years: 2016–2017 Club: Porto
  • Years: 2017–2018 Club: Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Years: 2020–2025 Club: Liverpool
  • Years: 2016–2017 Club: AtlĂ©tico Madrid (no league appearances)
  • Years: 2016–2017 Club: FC Porto (loan)
  • Years: 2017–2018 Club: Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan then permanent)
  • Years: 2018–2020 Club: Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Years: 2017–2020 Club: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Coach/MentorArne Slot
Awards & Achievements
  • October & November 2015 – SJPF Young Player of the Month
  • February 2016 – Primeira Liga Goal of the Month
  • 2017–2018 – EFL Championship for Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • 2018–2019 – UEFA Nations League for Portugal
  • 2020 – Breakthrough XI in UEFA Champions League
  • 2021–2022 – Premier League Runner-up for Liverpool
  • 2021–2022 – FA Cup for Liverpool
  • 2021–2022 – EFL Cup for Liverpool
  • 2021–2022 – UEFA Champions League Runner-up for Liverpool
  • 2023–2024 – EFL Cup for Liverpool
  • January 2024 – Premier League Player of the Month
  • 2024–2025 – Premier League for Liverpool
  • 2024–2025 – EFL Cup Runner-up for Liverpool
  • 2024–2025 – UEFA Nations League for Portugal
  • October 2020 – Liverpool Player of the Month
  • Scored Liverpool's 10,000th goal in club history against Midtjylland in UEFA Champions League
  • First player since Robbie Fowler (1993) to score 7 goals in first 10 Liverpool games
  • Liverpool FC retired his number 20 jersey across all teams for eternity in his honour
Career Statistics
Wolverhampton Wanderers131 games, 44 goals
Liverpool182 games, 65 goals
Paços de Ferreira14 goals in 41 league games (2014-2016)
Portugal National TeamNearly 50 senior caps

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/diogoj_18/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/diogojota10

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Joined Paços de Ferreira’s youth system in 2013 after playing for Gondomar.
2. Made senior debut for Paços on 19 October 2014, becoming their youngest-ever goalscorer in the Primeira Liga.
3. Signed a five-year professional contract with Paços on 30 May 2015.
4. Transferred to Atlético Madrid via a five-year contract on 14 March 2016.
5. Loaned to FC Porto, scoring a Champions League goal on 7 December 2016.
6. Joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan on 25 July 2017 and made a permanent switch on 30 January 2018.
7. Scored 17 goals helping Wolves secure the 2017-2018 EFL Championship title.
8. Notched a hat-trick on 19 January 2019, in Wolves’ first Premier League win over Leicester.
9. Remarkable Europa League performances included a hat-trick against BeĹźiktaĹź and another against Espanyol.
10. Final Wolves match was on 11 August 2020, retiring with a goal scored on 12 July 2020.
11. Transferred to Liverpool on 19 September 2020 for ÂŁ41 million, potentially rising to ÂŁ45 million.
12. Suffered a leg injury on 9 December 2020, sidelining him for three months.
13. Helped Liverpool secure finishes and victories in various high-stakes matches.
14. Throughout his career, faced injuries but made significant comebacks, contributing decisively.
15. Tragically passed in a car accident with his brother after a successful professional career.
16. Scored three goals in a 5–0 win at Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on 3 November 2020.
17. Tragically passed away in a car accident near Cernadilla, Spain on 3 July 2025, alongside his brother André Silva.
18. Liverpool FC retired his number 20 jersey across all teams for eternity in his honour.
19. Never made a league appearance for Atlético Madrid before being loaned to FC Porto.
20. Loaned to FC Porto for the 2016-2017 season, scoring a Champions League goal on 7 December 2016.
21. Scored 17 goals in his first season helping Wolves secure the 2017-2018 EFL Championship title and promotion to the Premier League.
22. Married his long-time partner Rute Cardoso on 22 June 2025, just 11 days before his tragic death.
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