Diogo Jota was just 28 years old when he died in a car accident alongside his younger brother, André Silva, and the football community is mourning the double loss. At the height of his career, Jota had won his fourth trophy with Liverpool after helping the team win the 2024-2025 Premier League. And once his death was confirmed by authorities in Spain, Jota’s colleagues and peers mourned his death.
“The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva in Spain this morning,” the FPF said in a statement after Jota’s death was confirmed. “Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents. He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.”
While also acknowledging Silva’s death, the FPF concluded by saying, “We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.”
This is Diogo Jota’s last ever career goal. Rest in peace. ♾️❤️ pic.twitter.com/dSdhJ4B9Pl
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 3, 2025
Learn what happened to Jota, his brother and the details of their tragic car accident below.
Jota was a successful Portuguese footballer, who typically played as a forward. He played for Liverpool from 2020 through the end of his life in 2025, having just won 2024-2025 Premier League.
He began his professional athletic career with Paços de Ferreira and played for multiple teams over the years, including Atlético Madrid, Porto and the Wolverhampton Wanderers.
