Diogo Jota dies in car accident: Career highlights, family and trophies won by Portuguese forward

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre tragically died in a car accident in Spain. The 28-year-old footballer had recently won the Premier League title and was a key player for both Liverpool and the Portuguese national team.

Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool forward, and his 25-year-old brother Andre, tragically passed away in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, on July 3, 2025. The incident occurred just 11 days after Diogo's wedding to Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children.

Early career

Born on December 3, 1996, in Porto, he began his journey at Pacos de Ferreira's youth system in 2013. He made his senior debut in 2014 and played for the club until 2016, scoring two goals in 45 matches. Diogo's versatility as a left-winger and center-forward made him a valuable asset.

Atletico Madrid and Liverpool

His career progressed with stints at Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, Wolverhampton, and ultimately Liverpool, where he became a key player under Jurgen Klopp and Andre Slot. Diogo's impressive record includes 182 games and 65 goals for Liverpool, as well as 49 appearances and 14 goals for Portugal's national team.

Diogo's accomplishments include winning the Premier League title in the 2024-25 season, the EFL Cup twice (2020-21, 2023-24), and the FA Cup trophy in 2020-21. He was also part of Portugal's UEFA Nations League triumphs in 2019 and 2025.

Tributes

At the time of his death, Diogo was on a post-season break following a memorable campaign. The news of his passing has been confirmed by both the Portuguese Football Association and Liverpool Football Club.

The football world to mourn the loss of Diogo and his brother Andre, with tributes pouring in from clubs, players, and fans worldwide. Diogo's brother Andre was also a footballer who played for second-division side Penafiel.

Diogo's family, including his wife Rute and their three children, Denis, Duarte, and their daughter, are left to grieve the loss of their loved one. Denis and Duarte were born in 2021 and 2023, respectively.