Dinis Jota

About

Portuguese child known for being the eldest son of late professional soccer player Diogo Jota who starred for Liverpool F.C. and the Portugal national team before his tragic death in July 2025. He is known by soccer fans worldwide as being part of the Jota family and has appeared alongside his brother Duarte Jota as mascots for major Premier League matches to honor his father's legacy at clubs like Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Before fame

He grew up during his father's ascent through English soccer and witnessed the Wolves promotion to the Premier League and then Liverpool's domestic success. He experienced early exposure to life around top soccer stars and international teammates through his dad's career. He became better known after his father and uncle's passing in July 2025 and began attending events honoring his father in 2025 and 2026.

Trivia

He has been featured in tributes and ceremonies honoring his father's memory at both Anfield and other Premier League venues.

Family life

He is the eldest of Diogo Jota's three children including his younger brother Duarte and a younger sister born in November 2024. His mother is Rute Cardoso. His father and his uncle André Silva died in a car crash in Spain on July 3rd, 2025.

Associated with

His father played alongside Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.