On July 3, 2025, Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva were in a deadly car accident in the Spanish province of Zamora, close to the Portugal border. The crash happened around 00:30 local time when their Lamborghini, thought to be a £150,000 Urus, had a tyre blowout while trying to pass another car on the A-52 at Cernadilla. The vehicle went off the road, caught fire, and sadly, both Jota and his brother lost their lives in the crash. The Guardia Civil confirmed the information to BBC Sport, emphasizing how sudden and tragic this event was.
Club Career
Jota’s career really took off with Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he was loaned in 2017-18 and then signed permanently in 2018 for about €14 million. While he was with Wolves, he played 131 games and scored 44 goals, helping the team get promoted to the Premier League. His great performances caught the eye of top clubs, which led to his move to Liverpool FC in 2020 for an initial fee of £41 million, which could go up to £45 million with add-ons. At Liverpool, Jota showed he could play in all three forward positions and scored more than 50 goals. His efforts were crucial for the team’s achievements, including winning the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022 and the Premier League title in the 2023-2024 season. By early 2025, his market value was around €40.00 million, showing he was a key player.
International Career
Jota played for Portugal in different youth teams, like under-19, under-21, and under-23, before he started playing for the senior team. He has played 49 games for the national team and scored 14 goals. Some of his best moments include being on the Portugal team that won the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and again in 2025, especially when they beat Spain in the final in June 2025. His most recent games for Portugal were as a substitute in their Nations League wins, showing that he is still an important player for the team.
