Diogo Jota

Professional footballer, UEFA Euro 2020

Diogo Jota - Professional footballer, UEFA Euro 2020
Born

December 4th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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A professional footballer from Portugal, competing primarily as a forward. Played for clubs including FC Porto and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Liverpool FC in 2020. Contributed to Liverpool's success in domestic and European competitions, winning the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Also represented the national team at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Won the Premier League with Liverpool FC

Won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool FC

Participated in UEFA Euro 2020

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