In memory of Diogo Jota. How he will be remembered


On July 3, 2025, the life of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota was tragically cut short. At just 28, he left behind a legacy that the Dailysports team invites you to reflect on.
Jota was a product of Gondomar in Portugal, even though he was born in Porto. At 17, he moved to the youth squad of Paços de Ferreira, where he took his first steps in professional football. His talent quickly caught the attention of top clubs, and in the summer of 2016, Jota signed for Atlético Madrid.
But under Diego Simeone at the "Colchoneros," the forward wasn't given a chance and found himself loaned out—first to Porto, where he got a taste of Champions League action, and then to Wolverhampton. The Wolves, impressed by Jota's abilities, bought out his contract from Atlético for €14 million after a year-long loan.
Jota, who racked up 23 goal involvements in 44 Championship matches for Wolves, didn’t fade away in the Premier League either—scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 33 games.
In the 2018/2019 season, the Portuguese forward was one of the architects of Wolves’ miracle campaign, as the newly-promoted side finished seventh and secured a spot in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. In that European run, Nuno Espírito Santo’s squad made plenty of noise, reaching the quarterfinals before being halted by Sevilla.
Overall, Jota tallied 22 goal contributions in 48 matches during the 2019/2020 season, no wonder he caught the eye of Europe’s elite. In September 2020, Liverpool snapped him up for €44 million.
In Liverpool, injuries prevented him from fully unleashing his potential, but whenever he stepped onto the pitch, he gave everything to help the team. He finished with 65 goals in 182 appearances for the Reds, along with 26 assists.
Jota made his debut for the Portugal national team while still at Wolves and twice lifted the Nations League trophy. Fittingly, the final of that tournament against Spain turned out to be his last match.
Together with Diogo, his younger brother André Silva also perished in that fateful accident. André’s career never reached the same heights—he came through Porto’s ranks but played for several second-tier Portuguese clubs.
Diogo leaves behind a wife, whom he married only on June 22, and three children...





















