Wolverhampton Wanderers posthumously introduced Diogo Jota into the Hall of Fame after the tragic death of the Portuguese striker in a traffic accident at the beginning of this month. He was only 28 years old.
Former star Wolves and Liverpool remember not only for his excellent contributions on the pitch, but also for the deep impact that had his passage to the football community. The statement of the official club account X (formerly Twitter) was: “Diogo Jota was put into the Hall of Fame Wolves. It is a tribute that honors his remarkable achievements for the club and the deep impact of his passage to the football world.”
Diogo Jota was put into the Hall of Fame of Wolves
It is a tribute that honors its remarkable achievements for the club and the deep impact that its passage on the world of football. – Wolves (@wolves) July 17, 2025
In 2017, Jota joined Wolves by Atltico Madrid and quickly became a favorite of fans. He played a key role in the successful pressure of the club for promotion and scored 17 goals at the championship when Wolves returned to the Premier League after six years of absence. His step was permanent in the following season and within three years in Molineux performed 131 performances and scored 44 goals. His performance helped the club for two consecutive seventh place in the highest flight.
In 2020, Jota completed a significant move to Liverpool for 45 million. In Anfield he continued to impress his relentless work, technical quality and goal for the goal, became a vital part of the Jrgen Klopp team and gained admiration from fans and peers.
The football community was left destroyed by the news of Jotaine of Death, which occurred in a tragic car accident that also requested the life of his brother, colleague of footballer Andr Silva. Honors were poured from all over the world. Liverpool and Preston North End organized a moment of memories before their recent pre -season friendly and Liverpool has since confirmed that in his honor they will retire shirt No. 20.
“Diogo was not just a phenomenal footballer, but someone who was in humility and kindness during his work in Wolvy and all of us missed,” said Matt Wild, Wolves’s director of the football administration.
The Wolves Hall of Fame, founded in 2008, is celebrated by those who have made an indelible mark in the club. With his induction, Jota joins club legends such as Billy Wright, Derek Dougan and Steve Bull, his name will be etched forever to the proud history of the club.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
18 July 2025
