Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, known to the football world as Diogo Jota, was a talented Liverpool forward.
Born on December 4, 1996, in Massarelos, Porto, Portugal, Jota carved out a career that took him from the quiet pitches of Paços de Ferreira to the roaring stands of Anfield, where he wore Liverpool red with distinction.
His sudden death in a car crash on July 3, 2025, just two weeks after his wedding, shocked fans, players, and the global football community.
Jota's rise through the ranks began at Paços de Ferreira, where his sharp instincts and goal-scoring touch quickly earned him a move to Atlético Madrid in 2016.
Although he never played a competitive match for the Spanish giants, it was during his loan spells—first at FC Porto, then Wolverhampton Wanderers—that his talent began to shine.
At Wolves, he became a fan favourite, scoring 44 goals across three seasons and helping the club gain and maintain Premier League status.
In September 2020, Jota made a high-profile move to Liverpool FC in a deal worth over £40 million.
