Diogo Jota, forward - Liverpool FC

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Diogo Jota

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Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota is immortalised as Liverpool Football Club's number 20 forever.

The much-loved forward tragically died at the age of just 28 in a road traffic accident in July 2025, five years into a Reds career that was packed with special moments.

Amid the huge outpouring of love for Jota, who passed away alongside his brother Andre Silva in the tragedy, the club confirmed the retirement of his jersey across all of its teams and for eternity.

"We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go," said head coach Arne Slot. "Maybe especially in difficult moments. But in any moment we are here, we will carry him with us in our thoughts and in our hearts."

The Portuguese had provided further Premier League-proven quality to the Liverpool squ...

Date of birth

4 December 1996

Nationality

Portuguese

Honours

Premier League (2024-25)
FA Cup (2022)
Carabao Cup (2022, 2024)
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