Diogo Jota, the Liverpool FC forward, and his brother André Silva died in an auto crash on July 3, 2025. Undoubtedly, the accident was extremely tragic as the car went up in flames in the city of Zamora, Spain. According to the police, the fatal car crash occurred on the A-52 highway with his Lamborghini car. Possible causes of the crash include initial reports suggesting that high speed might have contributed to the accident. Also, some sources indicate that tire failure could have been a factor in the crash. While others believe it was the loss of control. The car carrying Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, reportedly rolled and burnt after veering off the road.
Why Travel By Road
It is understood that Jota had been advised not to fly, so was driving from Porto to Santander to catch a ferry after undergoing surgery. Contrary to people’s perception of Andre as single, both of the young men had married their partners in June.
Great Losses
The accident claimed the lives of both Diogo Jota, 28, and his 26-year-old brother, André Silva, who was also a professional footballer. The incident occurred just 11 days after Diogo Jota’s wedding to his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso.
Wife and kids Devastation
Reports reaching Questxtra are that the news almost brought a devastating shock to the wife. The kids were seen moody even though the full weight of the loss may yet not be clear to them. Moreover, Rute is in shock as they still discussed their plans to move back to Liverpool.
Diogo Jota‘s Net Worth Before His Death
Diogo Jota’s net worth before his death is put around $18-20 million, with some sources citing about £43 million. Furthermore, his annual salary in Liverpool is £7,280,000 gross or £140,000 per week with a market value around £9 million. His current contract will expire on June 30, 2027.
Endorsements and Assets
Diogo has partnered with sports giants Adidas and potentially other brands, contributing to his net worth. In addition, as an avid gamer, he owned his own esports team, Luna Galaxy, and was active on Twitch. Conversely, these potentially generate additional income through streaming and gaming activities.
Condolences
Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, also made a broadcast condoling with the wife and his relatives. Furthermore, he commiserated with his club, the sports community and the general public at large.
Liverpool and Chelsea FCs
The 2 clubs were among the foremost to release official statements on behalf of the club community. They commiserated with the family and the football community at large.
FIFA President
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, equally released a statement of commiseration and solidarity to the family and the football world.
Career Highlights
Liverpool FC: Jota scored 76 goals in 173 matches.
Portugal National Team: Jota scored 12 goals in 38 matches.
Club Career
Jota started his footballing career with Paços de Ferreira by scoring 17 goals in 42 matches. Furthermore, he left Paços de Ferreira for Atlético Madrid, where he scored 36 goals in 78 matches. Afterwards, he moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he scored 17 goals in 40 matches. Conversely, it was at Liverpool FC, where he played before his unfortunate demise, that he scored crucial goals, helping the team win titles.
National Team Career
Jota played for the Portugal U-19 team, where he scored 5 goals in 10 matches. Furthermore, he played for the U-21, where he scored 1 goal in 8 matches. However, at the senior team level, Jota scored 12 goals in 38 matches.
Diogo Jota’s Brother, André Silva: A Life Cut Short
André Silva, Diogo Jota’s 26-year-old brother, died with him in a car crash on July 3, 2025. Silva also played professionally for FC Penafiel, a division 2 league club in Portugal.
Football Career
André Silva played for several clubs, which includes the likes of the FC Porto B team. Silva, however, scored 10 goals in 30 matches for them.
Other clubs
Silva scored 50 goals in 150 matches in his lifetime based on the clubs he played for before his unfortunate demise.
National Team Experience
Silva also played for the Portugal U-19 team, where he scored 2 goals in 5 matches.
Career Highlights
During his lifetime, he was able to score 60 goals in 180 matches in all competitions. In addition, he had a total of 20 assists in 180 matches.
Brothers with Different Surnames
Diogo changed his surname from Silva to Jota during his days in the youth academy. This was to distinguish him from other colleagues bearing similar names, while Andre retained their family name.
Conclusion
It is so unbelievable that such a tragedy will befall the 2 brothers on the same day. Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva’s death is a tragic loss for football, but their memories live on through their football legacies.
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