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The tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, in a car accident has left neighbours and loved ones searching for the right words — and the right memories — to hold on to.

Jota was more than just a footballer to those who knew him best.

Behind the goals and the red Liverpool shirt was a boy from a small town who simply loved to play.



He just wanted to play football.

He just wanted to play what he liked most.”

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Jota’s old neighbour, Carlos Sousa, still keeps the forward’s Liverpool and Wolves shirts on the wall of the local club.

A very empathetic person.”

No matter how far he travelled — from Porto to Atlético Madrid, and finally Liverpool — Jota always came back.

He visited his grandparents, shared laughs with cousins, and never lost his grounding.

His cousin Tiago Silva recalled: “When he left for Liverpool, we continued to see doors open up for him.