Remarkable Records Diogo Jota Broke During His Lifetime

The world was struck with the tragic news of the passing of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who will forever be remembered for his extraordinary goals and record-breaking achievements. Jota, alongside his brother Andre Silva, died in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, just days after marrying his partner, Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three children.

• Fastest Premier League Substitute Goal for Liverpool – 21 Seconds
  Jota scored just 21 seconds after coming off the bench against Nottingham Forest in January 2025, tying the club’s quickest-ever substitute goal in the Premier League, a record previously held by David Thompson and Daniel Sturridge.

• First Liverpool Player to Score in His First Four Premier League Home Games
  In November 2020, Jota became the first player in Liverpool’s history to score in each of his first four Premier League home appearances.

• Scorer of Liverpool’s 10,000th Goal in All Competitions
  Jota netted Liverpool’s 10,000th goal in all competitions during a Champions League match against Midtjylland on October 27, 2020.

• 10+ Headed Premier League Goals with Both Feet
  He joined an elite group—alongside Erling Haaland and Ollie Watkins—of players to record 10 or more Premier League goals with their head, right foot, and left foot.

• Top-Five All-Time Liverpool Substitute Goalscorer
  His quick-fire equalizer at Nottingham Forest elevated him into Liverpool’s top five for goals scored off the bench.

Jota’s remarkable contributions on the pitch and his indelible impact on Liverpool’s history will ensure his legacy endures among fans and the football community.