Aug 3, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Liverpool forward Diogo Jota (20) celebrates a goal with midfielder Harvey Elliott (19) against Manchester United at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

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Liverpool to Immortalise Diogo Jota’s Number 20 Shirt Following His Tragic Death

Since joining Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, Diogo Jota made 182 appearances and scored 65 goals for the Reds.

Liverpool have announced that Diogo Jota’s number 20 shirt will be immortalised following the tragic death of the Portuguese forward and his brother Andre Silva, in a car accident in Spain on Thursday. Following the shocking news of Jota’s death, fans flooded social media, calling for the club to retire the number 20 shirt permanently in his honour.

Across platforms like X and Reddit, messages such as “Forever 20” were widely shared. Liverpool supporters shared a deep emotional bond with Jota and they wanted to see his legacy preserved at the club he served with dedication and passion. The demand to retire Jota’s number 20 shirt gained momentum across social media as supporters united in their calls to honour the forward’s memory permanently.

Liverpool’s Tribute to Diogo Jota

As a result, the Premier League champions decided to retire Diogo Jota’s number 20 shirt. In a heartfelt statement, the club honoured Jota’s contribution to their historic 2024-25 season, during which Liverpool secured their 20th league title. Jota’s impact was particularly felt in the Merseyside derby against Everton in April, where he scored the decisive winner in front of the Kop. That goal now stands as the final strike of Jota’s career.

This is Diogo Jota's last ever career goal. Rest in peace. ♾️❤️ pic.twitter.com/dSdhJ4B9Pl
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 3, 2025

Liverpool’s statement said, “The No.20 will be rightly immortalised for his contributions as part of Liverpool’s 2024-25 title-winners – the club’s 20th – with his trademark shimmy and strike in front of the Kop to seal victory in April’s Merseyside derby a poignant last goal of his life.”

He took us to victory – a tribute to Diogo Jota ❤️
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 3, 2025

Since joining Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, Jota made 182 appearances and scored 65 goals for the Reds. The versatile forward quickly established himself as a fan favourite due to his dedication and relentless effort on the pitch. Liverpool’s decision to immortalise his shirt shows the deep respect and affection the club and its fans hold for Jota. It will also ensure that Jota forever remains an integral part of Liverpool’s history.

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