Diogo Jota, forward - Liverpool FC
Diogo Jota provided further Premier League-proven quality to the Liverpool FC squad after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020.
The new Reds No.20 had netted 16 goals in 67 top-flight outings in the previous two seasons as Wolves recorded successive seventh-placed finishes, plus nine Europa League strikes during a run to the quarter-finals in 2019-20.
A hugely versatile forward capable of featuring in any role of a front three and in wide midfield positions, Jota earned full international honours for Portugal, too, and opened his account for his country just weeks before signing for Liverpool.
He originally switched to Wolves on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2017 and hit 17 goals that year to help fire them out of the Championship as league winners bef...
Date of birth
4 December 1996
Nationality
Portuguese
Honours
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NewsDiogo Jota, the 'small guy' who surpassed his Premier League dream. Becoming a Premier League champion was more than Diogo Jota dared dream of as an aspiring young footballer.
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InternationalsDiogo Jota wins UEFA Nations League with Portugal. Diogo Jota was a UEFA Nations League winner with Portugal on Sunday night as they claimed the trophy by beating Spain on penalties.
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NewsInternationals: Diogo Jota's Portugal advance to Nations League final. Diogo Jota's Portugal secured their spot in the UEFA Nations League final by defeating Germany on Wednesday night.
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NewsInternationals preview: 20 Liverpool players called up in June. Twenty Liverpool players have been called up for duty in forthcoming international fixtures.
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NewsDiogo Jota: It's all about mental strength at this stage. Diogo Jota explained why mental strength is paramount as Liverpool look to clinch the Premier League title.