Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Leaves £35 Million Estate to Widow, Children

Diogo Jota, the Liverpool forward, tragically died alongside his brother Andre in a car crash in Spain, leaving behind a multimillion-dollar financial legacy for his widow Rute Cardoso and their three children. Jota had built a successful career since 2018, starting with Wolverhampton Wanderers and later moving to Liverpool, where he earned up to £140,000 a week and had two years remaining on his contract worth approximately £14.5 million. His total earnings from Premier League wages, performance bonuses, and additional income as an esports entrepreneur and global brand ambassador are estimated to be around £34.4 million (about $35 million), which is expected to provide financial security for his family. Liverpool is reportedly considering honoring the remaining contract payments to support Jota’s grieving family. Beyond finances, Jota had invested in properties, including a luxury house in Liverpool, and left a legacy that combines his athletic success with business acumen. His passing has deeply impacted the football community, with many teammates attending his funeral in Portugal to pay their respects.