By Martin Shwenk Leade
APDiogo Jota’s journey through professional football has been marked not just by impressive performances but also by a steady rise in earnings.
Liverpool star Diogo Jota has been killed in a car accident in Spain, police said Thursday. He was 28, a father of three young children and had married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, less than two weeks ago. Jota and his brother, 26-year-old André, who was also killed, were travelling in a car that came off a road in the province of Zamora. The cause of the accident, which happened at about midnight on Wednesday, is not clear, but according to police reports the driver lost control after one of the car’s rear tyres was punctured. The car burst into flames and firefighters had to extinguish a blaze in the surrounding countryside caused by the accident.The Liverpool Football Club said they 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’s 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,” it said.ALSO READ: Diogo Jota dies in car crash: Lamborghini tyre burst, flames, and two bodies, here’s how the accident happenedDiogo Jota net worthAccording to a report in TOI, Diogo Jota’s net worth was estimated to fall between $12 million and $20 million, built through lucrative contracts with elite clubs like Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, and Wolverhampton Wanderers, alongside various endorsements and sponsorship deals.Live EventsAt Liverpool, his reported weekly wage was around £140,000 ($187,000), amounting to an annual base salary of approximately £7.3 million ($9 million), excluding performance-related bonuses. His contract with the club extended through 2027, underscoring his value as a vital member of the squad.Jota’s endorsements and market valueDiogo Jota’s journey through professional football has been marked not just by impressive performances but also by a steady rise in earnings. He began his career at Paços de Ferreira before securing a move to Atlético Madrid. However, it was in the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers that Jota truly made his mark, paving the way for a high-profile transfer to Liverpool in 2020.At Liverpool, Jota quickly became a key player, which led to a lucrative five-year contract extension in 2022. His weekly wages rose to approximately £140,000, pushing his annual salary past £7 million. Over the course of his career, Jota’s total income—including salaries, signing bonuses, and performance-based incentives—is estimated to have surpassed £40 million (roughly $50 million).In addition to his club earnings, Jota has significantly boosted his income through brand endorsements and a growing presence on social media. His rising profile in European football made him a popular choice for sponsorships, bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars more each year. According to Transfermarkt, Jota’s market value peaked at around €60 million ($65 million), highlighting his status as one of the top forwards in the game.Diogo Jota career and profileDiogo Jota was born on December 4, 1996 and was only linked with a move to Liverpool 24 hours prior to him signing a five-year contract with the English champions, according to Liverpool. Having begun his career in his homeland with Pacos de Ferreira, Jota’s rapid progress following a debut in 2014 had prompted Atletico to swoop for his services in 2016 – though he never actually appeared for the Spanish club.Instead, he spent 2016-17 on loan at FC Porto, scoring eight times in the Primeira Liga and gaining Champions League experience, including a goal against Leicester City, Liverpool said. He netted 17 goals in the Championship as Wolves were promoted in 2017/18 and added 16 goals to his name in the Premier League before he signed for Liverpool.ALSO READ: Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg ‘asked to leave’ Oval Office meeting? Know what was Trump discussing with officialsBy 2020, as Liverpool looked to build on their recent Premier League and Champions League successes, Jürgen Klopp saw Diogo Jota as an ideal addition to his squad. Jota made an immediate impact, hitting double figures in goals within just 21 appearances—despite a knee injury in December sidelining him for nearly three months during his debut season. He stepped up even further in the 2021–22 campaign, scoring 21 goals across all competitions and playing a crucial role in Liverpool’s FA Cup and Carabao Cup triumphs, while the team came agonizingly close to winning both the Premier League and Champions League.He returned to action as a seventieth minute substitute against Everton on 13 February. He initially failed to score in eleven games but a double in the 6-1 rout of Leeds at Elland Road on 17 April set him on his way. By the end of the campaign he had added give more league goals, the most memorable being an injury time winner against Tottenham at Anfield after the Reds had let a 3-0 lead slip. Jota’s 2023/24 season was also disrupted by injury, with knee and muscle problems limiting him to 21 appearances.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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