Wolverhampton Wanderers have posthumously inducted former forward Diogo Jota into the club’s Hall of Fame, honouring both his outstanding contributions on the pitch and the profound impact of his untimely passing.
Jota, 27, and his younger brother, 25-year-old professional footballer André Silva, tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, on 3 July.
Jota joined Wolves from Atlético Madrid in July 2017, initially on loan before making the move permanent. During his time at Molineux, he made 131 appearances and scored 44 goals, playing a pivotal role in Wolves’ 2017–18 Championship title win and subsequent promotion to the Premier League. He also helped the club secure a seventh-place finish in their first top-flight season, earning qualification to the UEFA Europa League.
The club described the induction as a “rare and heartfelt decision,” noting that such honours typically follow extended discussions. However, the Hall of Fame committee reached a unanimous and expedited decision in light of Jota’s “remarkable legacy.”
Wolves vice-president and Hall of Fame chairman John Richards said:
“There is such a feeling of sadness and disbelief around this awful tragedy that we wanted to make this tribute of our own as soon as we could.
Diogo was a wonderful player during that unforgettable promotion season under Nuno [Espirito Santo] and our early years back in the Premier League. His loss is deeply felt across the game, particularly in Portugal.”
Tributes from fans, players, and staff have poured in, with a memorial established outside the Molineux stadium. Wolves will also honour the late brothers at their final pre-season fixture against Celta Vigo on 9 August and during the club’s Premier League opener against Manchester City on 16 August, which will feature the main commemorative events.
