Diogo Jota
DIOGO JOTA
Soccer Player
Birthday
December 4, 1996
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
Birthplace
Porto, Portugal
DEATH DATE
Jul 3, 2025 (age 28)
ABOUT
Diogo Jota was born on December 4, 1996 in Porto, Portugal he was a Portuguese professional soccer player. It was very tragic that he died at the age of 28, it’s difficult phase for his family friend and fans. Although he was a extremely talented and passionate soccer player. On instagram diogoj_18 he had 4.8 million followers he is very famous soccer player.
Career Highlights
Diogo Jota began his professional career at Paços de Ferreira and Loan spells at FC Porto and Wolves; starred as Wolves earned promotion in 2017‑18 , Earned 49 caps for Portugal, scored 14 goals. Contributed to UEFA Nations League titles in 2018‑19 and 2024‑25.
After his death Cristiano Ronaldo wrote: “It doesn’t make sense… Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre” and his managers and teammates—including Jürgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander‑Arnold—shared heartfelt tributes, with Salah calling his absence “extremely difficult to accept” .
Family Life
Diogo Jota father name is Joaquim Silva his is also a formerly semi‑pro footballer; supported Diogo’s youth career and his mother Worked in a factory he also have brother André also a footballer, played for Penafiel perished with Diogo on 3 July 2025.
Relationships
Married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, on 22 June 2025—just under two weeks before his death. He was a devoted husband and father to three children.They both are very happy.
