🕊️ Tragic Accident & Immediate Aftermath
On the night of July 3, 2025, at approximately 00:30–00:40 CEST, Jota and his brother André Silva were driving a Lamborghini Huracán on Spain's A-52 motorway near Cernadilla, Zamora, heading from Porto to Santander to catch a ferry
A tire blowout during an overtaking maneuver caused the vehicle to veer off-road, crash, and burst into flames, killing both instantly .
Personal Tragedy
Born December 4, 1996, in Porto, Jota was just 28 years old
He had married long-time partner Rute Cardoso on June 22, 2025, and was a devoted father to three young children.
Football Career & Achievements
Club Journey
Paços de Ferreira – professional debut in 2014.
Signed by Atlético Madrid in 2016, but promptly loaned to Porto.
Joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in 2017, helped them win the Championship and promotion; transferred permanently in 2018 .
Moved to Liverpool in September 2020 for approx. €41–45 million .
Notable Honours
Wolves: EFL Championship 2017–18 .
Liverpool:
FA Cup (2021–22)
Carabao/League Cup (2021–22, 2023–24)
Premier League title (2024–25)
Portugal: UEFA Nations League winner (2019, 2025).
Playing Style
A versatile forward/winger, Jota was celebrated for his clinical finishing, two-footed skill, pace, intelligence in movement, and tireless work rate