Search Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have passed away in a car crash in Spain, with the Liverpool forward once revealing just how much he admired his sibling

Diogo Jota with his brother Andre? Silva during their time at Porto (Image: FACEBOOK)

Diogo Jota once revealed that his favourite player to watch was his brother Andre, who also tragically passed away in the car crash that claimed the Liverpool star's life.



The 28-year-old forward and his brother Andre Silva were both in the vehicle when the accident happened near Zamora, close to the Portuguese border, at around 12:40am on Thursday.

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As the football world mourns, with many leading figures paying tribute, the deep bond between the brothers is becoming increasingly evident.

During an appearance on ESPN's Ball Knowledge earlier this year, the Portuguese star was asked which players he enjoyed watching and why.

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Without hesitation, Jota responded: "My brother," before adding: "My brother plays in the second division in Portugal, [he is] by far the one I most enjoyed."

The fact that Jota could have chosen any player in world football, having played with and against some of the biggest names in the game, but chose Andre out of profound love and respect is now more poignant than ever.

While Diogo's achievements with Liverpool, including their recent Premier League success, are well-known, Andre's accomplishments are also noteworthy.

An attacking midfielder, he was playing for Portuguese second-tier team FC Penafiel at the time of his death, having joined them in 2023 after a stint with Gondomar.

His efforts this season were instrumental, scoring twice and assisting five times in 32 matches, aiding his team to secure an 11th-place finish in the league.

In light of the news, Liverpool Football Club released a statement saying: "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, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.

It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who was also our athlete in the youth ranks.