Liverpool Diogo Jota Dies in Fiery Spain Car Crash at 28 Brother Also Killed

Source: Liverpool FC

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in a tragic car crash in Spain at 28 

Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo Jota has passed away following a devastating car accident in Spain. He was 28 years old. Spanish officials attested that Jota and his 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, were deceased when their vehicle veered off the A-52 highway in Cernadilla, Zamora, and burst into flames early Tuesday morning.

Zamora Provincial Council stated in a statement: “Two youths die in a crash on the A-52 (Palacios de Sanabria). The car erupted in flames and spread to the underbrush. They were 28 and 26 years old. RIP.”

Paramedics from the Rionegro del Puente Fire Station responded, but the two victims were declared dead on site.


From Pacos de Ferreira to Premier League Champion

Born in Porto, Diogo Jota began his professional life at Pacos de Ferreira before joining Atletico Madrid in 2016. He was sent on loan to FC Porto and later to Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he was a cult hero. Wolves later signed him permanently, and his play set the stage for a transfer to Liverpool in 2020.

At Liverpool, Jota thrived under Jurgen Klopp, as the club won both the FA Cup and League Cup. His best performances were in the 2024/25 season under new manager Arne Slot, when he was an instrumental player in Liverpool's Premier League title-winning season.


National Hero of Portugal

Jota also left his stamp on the global platform, playing for Portugal across various competitions. He was in the team that lifted the first-ever UEFA Nations League in 2019 and repeated the trick as they won the 2025 title.

The player's reputation for being intelligent, pressing effectively, and scoring at critical times had made him one of the most dependable attackers for Portugal.


Liverpool ‘Devastated’ by Sudden Loss

Soon after the news of the accident came out, Liverpool made a short but heartfelt statement. “We are heartbroken at the unimaginable tragedy,” the club read. “We will say no more at this time to respect the family, friends, teammates, and club staff of the brothers. We will continue to do everything in our power to support them.”


Leaves Behind Young Family

Jota leaves behind his wife and three children. The footballing community has been left in shock, with condolences flooding social media sites from fans, clubs, teammates, and fellow players.

His untimely death is a tragic end to a still-rising career and to a life full of promise, both on and off the field.