Diogo Jota’s Staggering Net Worth Left to Wife and Three Children After Tragic Death
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, tragically lost their lives in a car accident on 3 July 2025, just days after Jota married his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso. The devastating incident, caused by a reported tyre blowout, has left Rute widowed and their three young 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren—sons Denis and Duarte, and a daughter 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in November 2024—without a father.
Jota, a key figure in Liverpool’s Premier League-winning team for the 2024-2025 season, leaves behind a significant legacy both on and off the pitch. His remarkable career and savvy financial ventures have resulted in a substantial fortune for his family. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jota’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated at £13 million. This included a £5 million annual salary, up to £1.4 million in performance-based bonuses, and £1 million from sponsorship deals with major brands like Nike and EA Sports.
Beyond football, Jota was a prominent figure in e-sports, earning approximately £2 million through competitive gaming and related investments. His business acumen extended to real estate, with a £2 million luxury villa in Lisbon, Portugal, and a collection of high-value luxury cars.
Prominent British lawyer, Sir Geoffrey Bindman, commented on the estate, stating, “Diogo Jota’s wealth, accumulated through his sporting success and strategic investments, represents a significant legacy. Ensuring its proper distribution to his wife and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren will be critical, and I trust the legal process will honour his intentions for their future security.”
The tragedy has shaken the football world. Portugal’s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, expressed his grief, saying, “The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured Portugal’s name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic. I extend my deepest condolences to their family.” Liverpool Football Club issued a statement, noting, “We are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota… We 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.”
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo also paid tribute, writing on Instagram, “Doesn’t make any sense… To your family, to your wife and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you.”
Jota’s legacy, both as a footballer and a family man, will endure through the wealth and memories he leaves behind for his wife and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.