Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, also known as Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool and a Portugal international, died at the age of 28. His sudden passing, which occurred only days after what appeared to be the pinnacle of his personal and professional lives, has shocked the football community. According to a story published on Thursday by the Spanish sports weekly MARCA, Jota died in a car crash in northwestern Spain on July 3, 2025, killing him and his brother, Andre Felipe, who was also a professional footballer.
Jota, born in Porto, Portugal, on December 4, 1996, ascended through the football ranks with tenacity and style, winning admiration throughout Europe for his dynamic displays and adaptability as an attacker.
Before becoming well-known worldwide, the right-footed attacker—who could play both as a left or right winger—started his professional career in Portugal. Jota became an essential member of Liverpool FC's attacking options after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 19, 2020.
His market worth peaked at €60 million in December 2021 and was €40 million as of May 2025. In August 2022, he extended his contract with Liverpool, which was set to expire in 2027. Jota scored 136 goals and contributed 66 assists in 398 club games in major competitions during his career.
He participated in 190 Premier League games, recording 24 assists and 63 goals. He also scored six goals in the UEFA Champions League, nine in the Europa League, and domestic tournaments.
The striker got married to his long-time girlfriend, Rute Cardoso, in June.
