Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, commonly known as Diogo Jota, was a Portuguese professional footballer born on December 4, 1996, in Porto, Portugal mykhel.com+15transfermarkt.us+15independent.ie+15. Standing at 1.78 m (5′10″), he was a versatile forward who excelled playing across all attacking roles—including central striker, wing, and secondary striker .
⚽ Career Highlights & Style of Play
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Early Career: Jota began in youth setups at Gondomar and Paços de Ferreira. He made his professional debut at 17, racking up 14 goals in 41 matches there .
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FC Porto: Loaned to Porto for the 2016–17 season, scoring 8 times in 27 league games before moving to England theguardian.com+4lfchistory.net+4transfermarkt.co.in+4.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers: On loan initially in 2017–18, he tallied 17 goals to help earn promotion. Continued strong form led to a permanent spell, culminating in over 33 league goals .
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Liverpool FC (signed September 2020 for ~£45 million): Over 182 appearances, he scored 65 goals and delivered 22 assists across all competitions aljazeera.com. In 190 Premier League games, he scored 63 goals with 24 assists people.com+15transfermarkt.co.uk+15mykhel.com+15.
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He won the Premier League (2023–24), FA Cup (2022), and League Cup (2022, 2024) with Liverpool people.com+2reuters.com+2cbsnews.com+2.
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Known for his tactical intelligence, high work-rate, dribbling, and two-footed finishing .
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🌍 International Recognition
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Became a full Portugal international, earning 49 caps and helping the team win the UEFA Nations League twice, including in 2023–24 .
🎮 Off‑Pitch Life
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A passionate gamer and FIFA 21 enthusiast, topping the PlayStation leaderboard and founding his own e‑sports team “Luna Galaxy.” He even beat teammate Trent Alexander‑Arnold in a Premier League–run FIFA competition en.wikipedia.org+1fr.wikipedia.org+1.
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Married longtime partner Rute Cardoso in late June 2025, just two weeks before tragically dying. They had three children together aljazeera.com+7independent.ie+7people.com+7.
💔 Tragic Passing
On July 3, 2025, Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva (a footballer with Penafiel) died in a car accident near Zamora, Spain. Authorities said the car veered off-road and caught fire around midnight; no other vehicles were involved skysports.com+11apnews.com+11cbsnews.com+11. The football world—teammates, national and club officials—has mourned the loss of a dynamic, well-loved athlete.
✨ Legacy & Impact
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Celebrated for his “passion, energy and spirit” on the field—as noted by UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin reuters.com.
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Remembered by fans and teammates as a confident, effective “super‑sub,” capable of changing games with calm and clinical finishes .
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His adaptability allowed him to seamlessly fill multiple roles in Liverpool’s front line under Jürgen Klopp and contribute decisively in critical matches, such as derby winners and cup finals.
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