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Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away on July 3 because of a car accident in northwestern Spain, ending his promising career at just 28 years of age, as per a report. His celebrity net worth was estimated to be about $18 million at the time of his death, as reported by Finance Monthly.Liverpool FC Forward Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Accident Alongside Brother AndreHis tragic incident, which authorities are currently investigating but, as per initial analysis, occurred late at night in adverse weather conditions, just days after a brilliant season for both Liverpool and the Portuguese national team, according to the report. He had played a part in Liverpool winning their 20th league title and also played a part in Portugal winning the UEFA Nations League last month, as per an Extra.ie report.ALSO READ: South Korea faces dramatic population crash, could have just 7.5 million people by 2125A Star On and Off the PitchWhile Jota was mainly known for his role as a forward for Liverpool FC, he also had a presence in the esports world, along with collaborating on charity and promotional projects with high-profile artists like Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran, according to the Finance Monthly report.Football Earnings and Contract DetailsThe footballer鈥檚 fortune was created via his football career, along with endorsements and smart business ventures, as per the report.Live EventsJota’s contract with Liverpool FC, which was signed in 2020 and again renewed in 2023, reportedly paid him a base salary of about $7 million annually, as well as performance bonuses adding almost $2 million per year, as reported by Finance Monthly. In the past five years, his total earnings from the contract were estimated to be $45 million, according to the reportHis cost of transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Liverpool in 2020 was valued at about $45 million, as per the Finance Monthly report.ALSO READ: Diddy and the Mann Act: What the law says and why he鈥檚 not guilty of traffickingEndorsements and Esports VenturesHe also earned through endorsement deals with brands such as Nike and EA Sports, getting an estimated $1.5 million annually, which also included campaigns linked to his esports interests, according to the report. Jota’s esports investments and competitive play added about $3 million to his portfolio, as per the Finance Monthly report. Liverpool FC鈥檚 StatementJota’s sudden death has left a profound impact on the football and esports communities and his fans across the world, as per the report. Liverpool FC released the following statement after his tragic death, “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre鈥檚 family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support,” as quoted by the Finance Monthly report. FAQs How did Diogo Jota die?Jota and his brother Andre were killed in a car accident in northwestern Spain on July 3, 2025, and initial reports suggest that the crash happened late at night during poor weather conditions, as per the report. What was Diogo Jota鈥檚 net worth when he passed away?His estimated net worth was around $18 million, according to Finance Monthly.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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