Diogo Jota: A Tribute to His Legacy of Goals and Records
The world was hit with the sad news of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota’s passing—he will always be remembered for his goals and historic records.
The tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, was confirmed on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The pair died in a car accident in Zamora, just days after Jota tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three children.
⚽ Remarkable Records Set by Diogo Jota
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Fastest Premier League substitute goal for Liverpool – 21 seconds
Jota scored just 21 seconds after coming off the bench against Nottingham Forest in January 2025, tying the club’s record for the fastest goal by a substitute—a feat previously shared with David Thompson and Daniel Sturridge. -
First Liverpool player to score in his first four Premier League home games
In November 2020, Jota etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever Liverpool player to score in each of his first four Premier League home appearances. -
Scorer of Liverpool’s 10,000th goal in all competitions
On October 27, 2020, Jota netted Liverpool’s milestone 10,000th goal during a UEFA Champions League clash against Midtjylland. -
10+ Premier League goals with head, right foot, and left foot
He joined an elite trio—alongside Erling Haaland and Ollie Watkins—as one of the few players to record at least 10 Premier League goals using each: head, right foot, and left foot. -
Top-five all-time Liverpool substitute goalscorer
His late equalizer at Nottingham Forest elevated him into Liverpool’s top five for goals scored as a substitute—cementing his impact off the bench.
Diogo Jota’s name will forever remain in the hearts of fans and in the history books of Liverpool and Portuguese football.
