Diogo Jota's brother Andre Silva also had career in football before fatal car crash

Diogo Jota's brother Andre Silva also had career in football before fatal car crash Newspoint | 03/07/2025 21:39:08

Andre Silva, the brother of Diogo Jota who tragically passed away in a road accident alongside the Liverpool forward, was enjoying a football career of his own before their tragic deaths. The incident occurred in Spain's Zamora province, claiming the lives of 28-year-old Jota and his 26-year-old brother, Andre, with the football world now in mourning.

While Diogo's accolades, including his pivotal role in Liverpool's recent Premier League triumph, are well-documented, Andre's achievements are notable as well.

As an attacking midfielder, he had a stint with Portuguese second-tier team FC Penafiel, joining them in 2023 following his time with Gondomar. Throughout his career, he also featured for Boavista and FC Famalicao's under-23 side.

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At the top level, Andre accumulated 102 appearances and 17 goals, mostly playing up front. His contributions this season were crucial as he scored twice and provided five assists in 32 games, helping his team secure an 11th-place finish.

The devastating news has sent shockwaves through the football community. Pedro Proença, President of the Portuguese Football Federation, said: "The Portuguese Football Federation and all Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, this morning, in Spain.

"Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all team-mates and opponents, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself.

"On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and André Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, lined up the players.

"The Portuguese Football Federation has already asked UEFA for a minute's silence, this Thursday, before the match of our national team with Spain, in the women's European Championship.

"Lost to two champs. The loss of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything to, daily, honour their legacy."

Jota was said to be travelling in a vehicle with Andre when it veered off the road following a tyre blowout, causing a fire. The incident is said to have taken place on the A-52 near the town of Palacios de Sanabria.

The accident occurred shortly after midnight and firefighters were called to extinguish the fire. The tragedy comes just two weeks after Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso in Portugal. The couple shared three children together.

A statement from Liverpool read: "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’s family, friends, team-mates 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."

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