Main position : Manchester City and Liverpool share spoils - Kevin De Bruyne misses penalty, Bayern smash Marsch's Salzburg - Diogo Jota guides Liverpool to victory, Real Madrid rescue late point against Gladbach - Liverpool & City earn three points. Jota has scored eight goals in 13 matches for Liverpool, putting him in the 99th percentile of all forwards in Europe in non-penalty goals per 90. Liga das Nações fica em casa", "Diogo Jota wins PFA Fans' Player of the Month award", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diogo_Jota&oldid=1017847883, Portugal under-21 international footballers, Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in Spain, Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in England, Articles using Template:Medal with Winner, Articles with Portuguese-language sources (pt), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:52, 10 April 2021 (UTC), Liverpool F.C. The net is there. On the 31st of October, Jota scored his 3rd Liverpool goal at Anfield again West Ham. [41] In doing so, Jota became the first player since Robbie Fowler in 1993 to score 7 goals in his first 10 Liverpool appearances. [39] Three days later, Jota scored the club's 10,000th goal in their history when he netted the opener against FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Champions League. [28] On 16 March 2019, Jota scored a goal in a 2–1 win against Manchester United in the 2018–19 FA Cup, to help Wolves reach their first semi-final in the competition since 1997–98. Liverpool will maintain focus on themselves and not the teams around them in the Premier League standings when they return to action next month, Diogo Jota has outlined. [38] On 25 October, Jota scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win against Sheffield United at Anfield. [13], On 14 March 2016, Jota agreed a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid effective as of 1 July. [29], On 25 July 2019, Jota scored in a 2–0 win over Northern Irish club Crusaders in the Europa League second qualifying round, Wolves' first European goal since October 1980,[30] and in the next round on 15 August, he scored an overhead kick to conclude a 4–0 (8–0 aggregate) victory over Pyunik. talkSPORT 3rd April 2021, 9:03 pm. To use this site, please enable Javascript. [15] On 1 October he scored a first-half hat-trick in a 4–0 away victory against C.D. He subsequently joined the club in July 2018 on a permanent deal for a reported €14 million and went on to make over 100 appearances for them. [43] For his performances in October, Jota was awarded Liverpool Player of the Month by the club's supporters. [37] On 28 September, he scored on his Premier League debut for the club, with the third in a 3–1 win against Arsenal at Anfield. Make that three goals in three games for Diogo Jota while on country duty and finally returning to full fitness from his long injury lay-off. Diogo Jota hopes to be "like a winter signing" for Liverpool as the Portuguese attacker looks to make a big impression once again on Jurgen Klopp's side. Diogo José Teixeira da Silva (born 4 December 1996), known as Diogo Jota, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool and the Portugal national team.. Diogo Jota Wants to Play a Part in “Decisive Moment” for Liverpool The Portuguese attacker is looking forward to his chance to make a difference against Real Madrid in the Champions League. The defending Premier League champions closed to within two points of the top four with victory after Chelsea were remarkably thrashed 5-2 at home by West Brom earlier in the day. Jurgen Klopp hints Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane could all start Champions League fixture . Jota is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at under-19, under-21 and under-23 levels. The player picked up a serious injury in the game. Diogo Jota on Arsenal win, making an impact and Trent’s ‘unreal’ cross External Link GW30 FPL stats: Captain Kane rewards faith of millions Fantasy Premier League FDR … [18], On 30 January 2018, it was announced that a permanent deal with Jota had been agreed for a reported €14 million, being made effective on 1 July. Diogo Jota: Let's think about ourselves and do our job. Jun 30, 2025, Agent: [34], On 19 September 2020, Jota joined Liverpool on a long-term deal,[5] reportedly for a £41 million transfer fee, rising to £45 million with potential add ons. Born in Massarelos, Porto, Jota joined F.C. in Portuguese, the shortening of "Diogo José". Paços de Ferreira's youth setup in 2013, from Gondomar SC. Diogo Jota ready to add another new element to Liverpool’s attack after proving the X-factor in Arsenal win By Conor Laird Published: April 3, 2021 10:04 pm Last Updated: April 4, 2021 2:36 pm Diogo Jota had a big impact from the bench as his brace set Liverpool on their way to a precious 3-0 win at Arsenal on Saturday. We will undoubtedly look back on Jurgen Klopp playing Diogo Jota against Midtjylland as the biggest mistake of the season. [8], Jota first appeared in the Primeira Liga on 20 February 2015, coming on as a late substitute for Diogo Rosado in a 2–2 home draw against Vitória de Guimarães. Subscribe to Rousing The Kop TV now. [14] On 26 August, however, he returned to his country and joined FC Porto on a one-year loan. [19][20] He scored a career-best 17 league goals in his first year, ranking fifth in the league top scorer charts, as Wolves achieved promotion to the Premier League as champions;[21] due to English Football League regulations, he wore his legal surname on his jersey in the Championship but was able to change it to "Diogo J" after the feat. Gestifute, Current international: He started playing with Paços de Ferreira, before signing for La Liga club Atlético Madrid in 2016. Why Diogo Jota can turn Liverpool into title contenders again next season It's Round and It's White (Weblog) 13:07 13-Apr-21 Ex-PL ref blasts Liverpool decision with … He started playing with Paços de Ferreira, before signing for La Liga club Atlético Madrid in 2016. James Carroll @James_Carroll84. Liverpool may already have their next Mohamed Salah who can 'easily get 20 goals a season' Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has impressed since making the move from Wolves in the summer. Given the emphatic directness of Diogo Jota’s two goals against Arsenal, it’s almost tempting to say he merely showed Liverpool the way back. [51] On 14 November that year he made his debut by coming on as an 84th-minute substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo in a 6–0 win against Lithuania in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier. [26] In the process, he became only the second Portuguese player to achieve the feat in the Premier League after Cristiano Ronaldo 11 years earlier. This international break has come as a relief for many Kopites. [44] On 9 December, Jota suffered a leg injury during a UEFA Champions League match against Midtjylland, sidelining him for two months. Werner, by contrast, has scored just five goals in 29 league games, a year after bagging 28 for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Just hit it. Date of birth/Age: Dec 4, 1996 (24), Place of birth: Porto, Position: After two seasons in the Primeira Liga, he was consecutively loaned to Primeira Liga club FC Porto in 2016 and English EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017. Three second-half goals, including two from sub Diogo Jota, strengthened Liverpool's top-four hopes with a dominant 3-0 win over a tame Arsenal at the Emirates. Diogo Jota, 24, from Portugal Liverpool FC, since 2020 Left Winger Market value: £36.00m * Dec 4, 1996 in Porto, Portugal [23] He scored his first goal in the competition on 5 December, helping the hosts come from behind to beat Chelsea 2–1. The England striker has now played 11 games for Everton so far this season and scored 13 goals. Transfer to Liverpool: initial fee £41million, could rise to £45m with add-ons. View stats of Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota, including goals scored, assists and appearances, on the official website of the Premier League. Jota is a nickname; "Diogo Jota" means "Diogo J." Diogo Jota goals for Portugal. Jota has already scored six Premier League goals this season and well as four goals in the Champions league - including a superb hat-trick against Atalanta in November. Arsenal 0-3 Liverpool: Diogo Jota scores twice in Premier League win By Phil McNulty Chief football writer at Emirates Stadium Last updated on 3 April 2021 3 April 2021 . [49], In March 2019, Jota was called up to the senior side for the first time, ahead of the opening UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Ukraine and Serbia. Porto may be the rank outsiders to win this season's Champions League but their former forward Diogo Jota wants Liverpool to avoid them at all costs in the next round.. [32] The following 20 February, he netted another treble in a win by the same score over Espanyol in the first leg of the last 32 of the tournament. [11], On 30 May 2015, Jota signed a new five-year deal with Paços, keeping him tied up until 2020. Portugal. Left Winger, Contract expires: LIVE ON TALKSPORT. [17] He scored his first goal on 15 August, in a 3–2 away win over Hull City. [22], Jota made his debut in the English top division on 11 August 2018, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–2 home draw against Everton. It was an awful misstep. Player of the Month: October 2020, November 2020, This page was last edited on 14 April 2021, at 22:58. One journalist has a possible explanation for Diogo Jota facing Midtjylland in December. Nacional. [35][36] He made his debut in the EFL Cup five days later, coming on as a second-half substitute against Lincoln City in a 7–2 win. [45], Jota started playing for Portugal at under-19 level,[46] scoring his first goal on 29 May 2015 in a 6–1 home rout of Turkey for the UEFA European Championship qualifying phase. Since returning to full fitness following two-and-a-half months on the sidelines, Liverpool‘s Diogo Jota has quickly rediscovered his best form. Jurgen Klopp has been discussing the decisions he has made on Fabinho and Diogo Jota liverpoolecho Load mobile ... Joe Gomez and Joel Matip to season-ending injuries. He was promoted to the main squad at the start of the 2014–15 season, and made his senior debut on 19 October 2014 by starting in a 4–0 home win against Atlético S.C. for the Taça de Portugal. Last season Trent notched 13 assists in the league, he has just three so far this term. [9] He scored his first goals in the competition on 17 May, netting a brace in a 3–2 home success over Académica de Coimbra[10] and becoming the youngest player to score for the club in the top tier in the process. Wolves boss Nuno is preparing for Diogo Jota's return to Molineux and explains how he knows Fabinho - from when the Liverpool midfielder was a right-back Diogo Jota is out to make a telling impact that helps Liverpool achieve their objectives between now and the end of the season. Diogo Jota shows why Liverpool and Wolves have both missed his unique talent this season. Diogo Jota, 24, from Portugal Liverpool FC, since 2020 Left Winger Market value: €40.00m * Dec 4, 1996 in Porto, Portugal [47] He won his first cap for the under-21 team on 17 November of the same year at not yet 19, playing 15 minutes in the 3–0 away defeat of Israel in another qualifier. [12] In the first game of the campaign, a 1–0 win over Académica at the Estádio da Mata Real on 17 August, he was sent off at the end for pushing Hugo Seco; Ricardo Nascimento was also sent off for retaliating on his teammate's behalf. [16], On 25 July 2017, Jota moved to English Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan. [40] On 3 November, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 win at Atalanta in the Champions League. [42] On 22 November, Jota scored the second goal in a 3–0 victory against Leicester City, becoming the first Liverpool player to score in each of his first four home matches in the Premier League. Diogo José Teixeira da Silva (born 4 December 1996), known as Diogo Jota,[note 1] is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool and the Portugal national team. [48] On 25 May 2018, he netted a brace for the under-21s in their 3–2 friendly win over Italy held in Estoril. [33] His 131st and last appearance for Wolves was as a second-half substitute in their Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla on 11 August 2020. We get to see our players actually win a few games, even if only for their country’s. Subscribe Andy Robbo registered 12 last season and has just five this time around. Trent Alexander-Arnold sends message to Gareth Southgate after England snub with assist vs Arsenal as Diogo Jota double sinks Mikel Arteta’s men . Edwards clearly made the right choice. In September 2020, Jota signed for Liverpool for a fee reported to be €50 million (£41 million).[5]. [6][7] He made the squad for the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, which Portugal won, and made his senior international debut in November 2019. [52] He scored his first international goal on 5 September 2020 in a 4–1 home win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.[53]. [50] Still uncapped, he was part of the squad that won the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals on home soil in June but did not make an appearance. … Making him the second player after Luis Garcia to score in 3 consecutive Premier League home games from their debut for Liverpool", "Jota hat-trick as Liverpool thrash Atalanta", "Seven incredible stats about Diogo Jota after his first Liverpool hat-trick", "Jota sets Liverpool record as scoring streak continues against Leicester", "Diogo Jota wins Standard Chartered Player of the Month for October", "Liverpool confirma lesão e tempo de paragem de Diogo Jota", "Sub-19: Yuri Ribeiro, Rui Silva e Jota chamados", "Sub-19: Portugal começa qualificação com goleada", "Seleção portuguesa de sub-21 vence Itália por 3–2 em jogo de preparação", "Ronaldo heads Portugal squad for Nations League", "Wolves International round-up: Jota makes Portugal debut", "Portugal 4–1 Croatia: Holders ease to emphatic victory", "Games played by Diogo Jota in 2017/2018", "Games played by Diogo Jota in 2018/2019", "Games played by Diogo Jota in 2019/2020", "Games played by Diogo Jota in 2020/2021", "Portugal regressa ao topo da Europa. Jota helped Wolves gain promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2012. ", "Liverpool 3–1 Arsenal: Champions fight back to maintain perfect start", "Diogo Jota completes Liverpool's comeback win over Sheffield United", "Diogo Jota scores Liverpool's 10,000th goal. Diogo Jota joined Liverpool FC from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020 in a £45m deal. [24] His second came four days later, in a win at Newcastle United by the same scoreline. 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Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 and made a blistering start to life at Anfield with nine goals in 17 games in all competitions, including a hat-trick in the Champions League against Atalanta. Before his injury late in the autumn, Diogo Jota was shaping up to be the signing of the season in the Premier League such was his impact in front of goal for Liverpool. He has effectively carried Wolves’ attack on his shoulders for the majority of this season in the absence of Raul Jimenez and with Adama Traore struggling to replicate anything like the form he produced last season. [27] This was a first-ever for the club in the competition and a first for the club in the top flight of English football since John Richards, against the same opposition, in the Football League First Division in October 1977. The visitors currently lead Serbia by two goals to nil, amid an impressive all-round display. 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