History of Diogo Jota in Timeline

Diogo Jota is a Portuguese professional footballer renowned for his skills as a forward and winger. He is well-regarded for his clinical finishing, notable pace, impressive dribbling skills, and high work rate, making him a valuable asset to his team. He is commonly known for his full name Diogo José Teixeira da Silva.

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October 1980: Wolves' previous European Goal

In October 1980, prior to Jota's goal in July 2019, Wolves last scored a European goal.

1993: Last Liverpool Player to score 7 goals in 10 appearances

Prior to Jota scoring 7 goals in his first 10 Liverpool appearances, Robbie Fowler was the last player to do so, back in 1993.

December 1996: Birth of Diogo Jota

In December 1996, Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, known as Diogo Jota, was born. He was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a forward and winger, and was known for his finishing, pace, dribbling ability, and work rate.

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December 1996: Birth in Massarelos, Porto

In December 1996, Jota was born in Massarelos, Porto, Portugal.

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2012: Previous League Cup Title

Liverpool last won the League Cup in 2012, prior to Jota helping them win another in 2022.

2013: Signing for Paços de Ferreira

In 2013, after being rejected by larger clubs, Jota signed for Paços de Ferreira's youth setup.

October 2014: Senior debut for Paços de Ferreira

On 19 October 2014, Jota made his senior debut for Paços de Ferreira, starting in a 4–0 home win against Atlético de Reguengos for the Taça de Portugal. During the season, he had a one-month absence from training after he was diagnosed with a heart condition.

February 2015: Primeira Liga Debut

On 20 February 2015, Jota made his first appearance in the Primeira Liga, coming on as a late substitute for Diogo Rosado in a 2–2 home draw against Vitória de Guimarães.

May 2015: Scored first goal for Portugal U-19

In May 2015, Jota scored his first goal for Portugal at the under-19 level in a 6–1 home win over Turkey during the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.

May 2015: Signing a new five-year deal with Paços

On 30 May 2015, Jota signed a new five-year deal with Paços de Ferreira, committing himself to the club until 2020.

March 2016: Agreement with Atlético Madrid

On 14 March 2016, Jota agreed to a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid effective as of 1 July.

2016: Signing with Atlético Madrid and loan to FC Porto

In 2016, Jota signed for La Liga club Atlético Madrid. After two seasons in the Primeira Liga, he was then loaned to FC Porto in 2016.

July 2017: Loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 25 July 2017, Jota signed for EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan.

2017: Loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers

In 2017, Jota was loaned to EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

January 2018: Permanent deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 30 January 2018, it was announced that a permanent deal with Jota had been agreed for a reported €14 million, being made effective on 1 July.

May 2018: Netted a brace for the under-21s in friendly win over Italy

On May 2018, Jota scored two goals for the under-21 team in their 3–2 friendly victory against Italy in Estoril.

August 2018: Premier League Debut

On 11 August 2018, Jota made his debut in the Premier League, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–2 home draw against Everton.

2018: Permanent transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers

In 2018, Jota permanently joined Wolverhampton Wanderers for a reported €14 million after helping them gain promotion to the Premier League.

2018: Liverpool Scouting Report

In 2018, Liverpool began scouting Jota during his time at Porto, preparing an official report on his performance throughout the 2018–19 season.

January 2019: Premier League Hat-Trick

On 19 January 2019, Jota scored three times in the 4–3 home victory over Leicester City - his second career hat-trick. In the process, he became only the second Portuguese player to achieve the feat in the Premier League after Cristiano Ronaldo 11 years earlier.

March 2019: Called up to the senior side for the first time

In March 2019, Diogo Jota received his first call-up to the Portugal senior team for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Ukraine and Serbia.

March 2019: FA Cup Winning Goal

On 16 March 2019, Jota scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win against Manchester United in the 2018–19 FA Cup, to help Wolves reach their first semi-final in the competition since 1997–98.

November 2019: Senior international debut for Portugal

In November 2019, Jota made his senior international debut for Portugal.

December 2019: Europa League Hat-Trick

On 12 December 2019, Jota scored a hat-trick in a Europa League group stage game against Beşiktaş, in just twelve minutes as Wolves won 4-0.

August 2020: Last appearance for Wolves

On 11 August 2020, Jota made his 131st and last appearance for Wolves as a second-half substitute in their Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla.

September 2020: Signing with Liverpool

On 19 September 2020, Jota joined Liverpool on a long-term deal for a reported £41 million transfer fee, potentially rising to £45 million with add-ons.

September 2020: Scored his first international goal against Croatia

On September 2020, Jota scored his first international goal in a 4–1 home victory against Croatia during a UEFA Nations League match.

2020: Played in UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Diogo Jota was named in Portugal's squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, scoring in a 4–2 group stage defeat to Germany. He played all games in a round of 16-exit defeat to Belgium.

2020: Signing with Liverpool

In 2020, Jota signed for Liverpool for a fee reported to be £41 million.

2020: UEFA European Championship selection

In 2020, Jota was chosen in the Portugal squad for the UEFA European Championship.

2020: Contract End Date with Paços

In 2020, Jota was initially contracted to Paços de Ferreira until this year, before transferring to Liverpool.

August 2021: First Goal of the Season

On 14 August 2021, Jota scored Liverpool's first goal of the 2021–22 Premier League season in a 3–0 away victory against newly promoted Norwich City.

April 2022: Previous Goal

On 10 April 2022, Jota had last scored a goal, before his return to scoring ways on 17 April 2023.

August 2022: New Contract with Liverpool

On 2 August 2022, Jota signed a new long-term deal with Liverpool.

October 2022: Ruled out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to injury

On 18 October 2022, Diogo Jota was ruled out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to a calf injury sustained during a league match between Liverpool and Manchester City on 16 October 2022.

2022: FIFA World Cup selection

In 2022, Jota was chosen in the Portugal squad for the FIFA World Cup.

2022: Academy Named After Jota

In 2022, the Gondomar S.C. academy, where Jota played between the ages of 9 and 17, was named after him.

2022: FA Cup Final win

On May 14, 2022, Jota substituted for injured Mohamed Salah in the FA Cup final, which Liverpool won after a penalty shoot-out, with Jota scoring his penalty.

April 2023: Scoring Two Goals

On 17 April 2023, Jota scored two goals in Liverpool's 6–1 away win over Leeds United.

September 2023: Scored a brace in Portugal's 9-0 victory over Luxembourg

On 11 September 2023, Diogo Jota scored twice in Portugal's 9–0 win against Luxembourg in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, marking their biggest win in international history.

2023: New Season start

Following an injury-riddled season, Jota started the new season on 19 August 2023, by closing Liverpool's 3–1 win against Bournemouth.

2023: Africa Cup of Nations

In January 2024, Mohamed Salah was unavailable due to playing in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and his subsequent injury.

January 2024: Premier League Player of the Month Award

In January 2024, Jota was awarded the Premier League Player of the Month award, due to stepping up in Mohamed Salah's absence at the Africa Cup of Nations.

May 2024: Named in Portugal's squad for final tournament in Germany

On 21 May 2024, Diogo Jota was named in Portugal's squad for the final tournament in Germany, making three appearances and reaching the quarter-finals.

2024: UEFA European Championship selection

In 2024, Jota was selected for Portugal's squad for the UEFA European Championship.

2024: Winning the Premier League

In 2024, Jota won the Premier League with Liverpool.

2024: Liverpool won the 2024-25 Premier League

In 2024, Liverpool won the 2024–25 Premier League, marking Jota's fourth and final trophy with the club.

April 2025: Scored the winner against Everton in the Merseyside derby

On April 2025, Diogo Jota scored the winning goal, his last ever goal, against Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, maintaining Liverpool's lead at the top of the table.

May 2025: Selected for Portugal's 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals squad and won

In May 2025, Jota was selected for Portugal's 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals squad. He and his team went on to win the tournament 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out over rivals Spain, which was Jota's final match and trophy in his football career.

June 2025: Married Rute Cardoso

On 22 June 2025, Diogo Jota married his high school sweetheart Rute Cardoso, 11 days before his death; the couple had three children.

July 2025: FIFA held moments of silence in honor of Diogo Jota

Following a request by the Portuguese Football Federation, on 3 and 4 July 2025, FIFA held a moment of silence before all games at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, including a match between Portugal and Spain. Moments of silence also took place during the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on 4 and 5 July 2025, and flags at FIFA Headquarters in Zürich were flown at half-mast to honor Diogo Jota's passing.

July 2025: Death of Diogo Jota

In July 2025, Diogo Jota died. He was a Portuguese professional footballer known for his skills as a forward and winger.

July 2025: Death in a car collision

In July 2025, Jota and his brother André Silva died in a single-car collision.

July 2025: Liverpool paid tribute to Jota and his brother

On 13 July 2025, Liverpool honored Diogo Jota and his brother Silva during a pre-season friendly match against Preston North End at Deepdale. A minute's silence was observed, both teams wore black armbands, a wreath was laid, banners were displayed, and "You'll Never Walk Alone" was performed.

July 2025: Died in a car crash in Spain

On 3 July 2025, Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a car crash in the province of Zamora, Spain, while returning to Liverpool for pre-season training. Jota was 28 years old.

July 2025: Tributes paid by musicians

On 3 July 2025, Icelandic singer Laufey performed "You'll Never Walk Alone" during her concert in Liverpool as a tribute to Jota. On 4 July, Oasis dedicated "Live Forever" during their reunion tour, displaying an image of Jota, while Cast dedicated "Walkaway". On 5 July, Nuno Bettencourt dressed in Jota's Liverpool jersey while performing "Changes" with Yungblud.

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July 2025: Wake and funeral held in Gondomar

On 4 July 2025, a wake was held for Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in Gondomar, Portugal, attended by hundreds of people. The funeral took place on 5 July 2025 at the Igreja Paroquial de Gondomar.

2025: UEFA Nations League Win

In 2025, Jota won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal.

July 2919: Europa League Goal

On 25 July 2019, Jota scored in a 2–0 win over Northern Irish club Crusaders in the Europa League second qualifying round, Wolves' first European goal since October 1980.