Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car accident: Details here
What's the story
Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota has died in a tragic car accident in Spain. He was just 28 years old. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed the news, detailing that Jota and his brother Andre Felipe were involved in the fatal crash on the A52 highway near Cernadilla. Reports suggest their Lamborghini may have suffered a tire burst while overtaking, leading to the deadly incident.
Incident specifics
Details of the tragic incident
The crash occurred early Thursday morning, with local media reporting it around 12:30am. The vehicle went off-road and caught fire, killing both Jota and his brother. Despite the quick response from the Spanish Civil Guard, Zamora Provincial Council Fire Department, and an Emergency Medical Unit with medical personnel on board, they were unable to save their lives.
Personal details
Jota had just married his partner on June 22
Jota had just married his partner Rute Cardoso on June 22. T he couple began their relationship in 2013 while still in their teens. Notably, they had met during their school years in Portugal. They have three children together: Dinis, born in February 2021; Duarte, born in March 2023; and a third child born in December 2024.
Career journey
His early career details
Before his successful stint at Liverpool, Jota had brief spells with Atletico Madrid, Porto, and Wolverhampton. He joined the Rojiblancos from Pacos Ferreira in 2016 for €7 million ($7.5 million). Although he scored in a friendly match, he wasn't selected for the senior team. He then went on loan to Porto before permanently moving to Wolverhampton in 2018 for €14 million ($15 million).
Liverpool
182 appearances for the Reds
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolves for €44.7 million ($49 million). Since then, he featured in 182 matches for the club, netting 65 goals and providing 22 assists. 123 of his appearances came in the Premier League for Liverpool. He scored 47 goals and made 14 assists. During his time with Liverpool, Jota won a Premier League title (2024-25), an FA Cup title (2021-22), and a League Cup title (2021-22). He was a runner-up in the Champions League in 2021-22.
Do you know?
Jota won the UEFA Nations League recently with Portugal
Jota won the UEFA Nations League recently with Portugal, who beat Spain on penalties. Jota made 49 appearances for Portugal, scoring 14 times. He also won the 2018-19 UEFA Nations League title with Portugal.
Twitter Post
RIP, Diogo Jota!
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother have both passed away due to traffic accident, reports Marca.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2025
Deepest condolences, support, and thoughts are with those involved, his family and loved ones.
May his soul rest in peace. 🤍🕊️ pic.twitter.com/qwz7soJu5n