Diogo Jota will always be remembered as a member of the Liverpool club family. The late soccer star died at the age of 28 in July 2025 at the height of his athletic career and personal life. Less than two weeks before his death, Diogo had married his longtime partner, wife Rute Cardoso. While the football community mourned Diogo’s death, fans also remembered his impressive skills on the field and his overall legacy.
Liverpool released a statement about Diogo after his death was confirmed by authorities in Spain. In a statement shared via the club’s Instagram account, Liverpool expressed that they were “devastated” by Diogo’s death and vowed to give Diogo’s inner circle and team their “full support” while grappling with the loss.
Diogo had been playing for Liverpool since 2020, having signed with the club that year. Below, learn about his net worth, career earnings as an athlete and more.
This is Diogo Jota’s last ever career goal. Rest in peace. ♾️❤️ pic.twitter.com/dSdhJ4B9Pl
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 3, 2025
Diogo was a forward who played for multiple soccer teams throughout his football career — his most recent team being Liverpool. Just two months before his death, he helped the club win the 2024-2025 Premiere League. The Portuguese athlete began his professional career with the club Paços de Ferreira and went on to play for Atlético Madrid, Porto and the Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jota steadily increased his fortune over time thanks to his dedication to his sport. Before he died, he had a net worth of $18 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
While his entire earnings from Liverpool are unknown at this time, he signed with the team in 2020 for a reported £41 million, which equates to more than $50 million USD.