Diogo Jota made 395 senior club appearances and was capped 49 times by Portugal Diogo Jota, whodied at the age of 28on Thursday, will be remembered as a clinical finisher who scored goals in important moments for Liverpool and Wolves. In five seasons at Anfield, the Portuguese forward delivered 65 goals in 182 appearances, collecting each of English football's major trophies, including one FA Cup and two League Cups, as well as Liverpool's 20th league title last season. Hesigned for Liverpool for £41m from Wolvesin 2020, having scored 44 goals in 131 appearances across three seasons after moving from Atletico Madrid. At international level, he was a member of Portugal squads that won the Nations League twice - in 2019 and 2025. We have chosen a selection of his finest moments on the pitch, including an 11-minute hat-trick against Besiktas in 2019, the goal that sent Wolves to Wembley in that same year, a stunning solo effort against Arsenal in 2021, and an important final derby winner. In December 2016, while on loan from Atletico Madrid and just days after his 20th birthday, Jota scored his first goal in the Champions League for Porto. He slotted home the team's fifth goal to round off a5-0 winagainst the previous season's surprise Premier League champions Leicester. Having joined Wolves on loan initially, Jota agreed a permanent move in January 2018 and helped the team earn promotion to the Premier League. He scored a brilliant hat-trick in January 2019 to earn a thrilling4-3 win over Leicester, with his third goal coming in stoppage time. In March 2019, Wolves reached their first FA Cup semi-final for 21 years as a second-half strike from Jotasaw off Manchester Unitedand sent Nuno Espirito Santo's side to Wembley. With Wolves having qualified for the Europa League, Jota came on as a substitute and claimed a hat-trick within just 11 minutes in a December 20194-0 win over Besiktas. Jota made his international debut aged 22 when he replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as a late substitute in a 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifier win over Lithuania. He had been part of the squad that won the 2019 Nations League, but did not make an appearance. Jota was capped 49 times by his country. Liverpool paid Wolves £41m to sign the Portuguese and he opened his account for the Reds in September 2020 when he came on as a substitute to score with a low strike and wrap up a3-1 winagainst Arsenal. Jota claimed another hat-trick in European competition as Liverpool thrashedAtalanta 5-0in November 2020. Jota left Arsenal's defence on the floor as he scored Liverpool's second in a4-0 winat Anfield that ended a 10-game unbeaten run for the Gunners in November 2021. The striker called this dribble and finish his favourite goal for Liverpool. Jota fired past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to round off a statement4-1 derby winat Goodison in December 2021. Jota drilled home thedecisive spot-kickas Liverpool came back from two goals down against Leicester to progress to the Carabao Cup semi-finals via a penalty shootout in December 2021. A double from 'Jota the slotter' then downed Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final in January 2022 andsent Liverpool to their first Wembley final for six years. Jota converted his penalty as the Redsbeat Chelsea on penaltiesin the 2022 FA Cup final to wrap up a domestic cup double for the Reds. Jota was the coolest man in the stadium as he pounced on a defensive mix-up in injury time to help Liverpool edge a4-3 thrillerin April 2023 in which the Reds had initially led 3-0 after 15 minutes. Jota's final goal for Liverpool was an important one - earning aderby winin April 2025. The moment of class from the striker sank an Everton side who had frustrated Liverpool, securing a valuable three points en route to the Premier League title, to the evident delight of Reds supporters. Liverpool's number 20 hoisted the trophy after the club's 20th league title triumph in May. The Kop serenaded him, singing their "He will take us to victory" song. Jota missed a chunk of of the 2024-25 season through injury, scoring six goals and adding three assists in 26 Premier League appearances. The 28-year-old lifted the Nations League trophy with Portugal in June 2025 as theybeat neighbours Spainon penalties in the final.
In pictures: Jota's best moments for club and country
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Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away at the age of 28, leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a prolific forward in both club and international football. Over his career, Jota made 395 senior club appearances and earned 49 caps for Portugal. He is best known for his time at Liverpool, where he scored 65 goals in 182 matches during five seasons, contributing significantly to the team's success. His tenure at Anfield saw him collect major trophies, including an FA Cup, two League Cups, and the Premier League title, marking Liverpool's 20th league championship. Jota's journey to Liverpool began when he signed for £41 million from Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he had already established himself as a key player, netting 44 goals in 131 appearances after his initial transfer from Atletico Madrid.
Jota's international career was equally impressive, featuring in Portugal squads that won the UEFA Nations League in both 2019 and 2025. His standout moments include an 11-minute hat-trick against Besiktas in 2019 and a crucial goal that propelled Wolves to Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals. He made his international debut in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Lithuania, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo. Notable goals during his club career include a stunning strike against Arsenal in 2021, a decisive penalty in the Carabao Cup semi-final, and a thrilling late winner against Everton. Jota's final goal for Liverpool secured a vital derby victory in April 2025, and he celebrated the club's league title triumph later that season. Despite struggling with injuries during the 2024-25 campaign, he remained a vital asset to his teams, and he concluded his career by lifting the Nations League trophy with Portugal, capping off a stellar but tragically short footballing journey.
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