All About Diogo Jota: Diogo Jota, the Portuguese international and key figure in Liverpool’s recent Premier League title triumph, has died in a car accident in Spain. He was 28.
The crash happened near Zamora, in Spain, in the early morning of Wednesday. Jota was travelling with his younger brother in a Lamborghini, Andre, 26, who is also believed to have died at the scene, according to local reports.
Jota had recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, in a ceremony in Porto on June 22. The couple, who had been together since 2012, shared three young children.
Jota’s death comes just two weeks after playing a pivotal role in Liverpool’s Premier League-winning campaign. He scored nine goals in the 2024/25 season, taking his overall tally for the club to 65 in 182 appearances since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020. Jota was known for his smart playing style. Not only having a great positional awareness, Jota also thrived in scoring goals. He quickly became a key player in Jürgen Klopp’s attacking side at Liverpool.
All About Diogo Jota You Need to Know
Diogo Jota was born as Diogo José Teixeira da Silva in Porto, Portugal, in December 1996. He started his football career at Paços de Ferreira, a club in his home country, and later moved to Spanish club Atlético Madrid in 2016. His rise came via loan spells, most notably with FC Porto and Wolves, where his impact was immediate. A permanent move to Molineux followed in 2017 for €14 million, and within three seasons he earned a big-money transfer to Anfield, reportedly in excess of £40 million.
For Portugal, Jota made his senior debut in 2019, representing his country in the 2022 World Cup, and the European Championships in 2020 and 2024.
Jota recently won the UEFA Nations League 2025 with Portugal. He was also a part of Portugal squad who one the league in 2019.
His sudden death is a big loss—not just for Liverpool FC and its fans, but for football lovers everywhere. People saw him as a calm and hardworking player who led by example. He leaves behind his wife Rute and their children.
Liverpool FC and the Portuguese Football Federation have not yet given official statements, but many players and fans around the world are already paying tribute.
Just weeks after starting a new chapter in his personal life, this unexpected accident has ended everything in heartbreak. For his family, teammates and fans, Diogo Jota was not just a footballer—his passing feels like losing a bright light at its peak.
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