Diogo Jota
Professional footballer, UEFA Euro 2020
Professional footballer, UEFA Euro 2020
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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