Wolverhampton Wanderers have inducted former forward Diogo Jota into their Hall of Fame, honouring his exceptional contributions to the club and the impact of his tragic death on the football world.
The Portugal international and his younger brother, Andre Silva, were killed in a car crash on July 3 in the Spanish province of Zamora.
Jota joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid in July 2017, initially on loan before making the move permanent.
He went on to score 44 goals in 131 appearances, playing a pivotal role in Wolves’ 2017/18 Championship-winning campaign that earned them promotion to the Premier League.
He also helped the club secure a Europa League spot with a seventh-place finish in their first season back in the top flight.
“Such an honour is usually the result of lengthy discussions,” Wolves said in a statement, “but in Diogo’s case, it was a unanimous decision given the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.”
Wolves Hall of Fame chairman and club vice-president John Richards added:
“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.
“Like everyone else, we’ve been stunned by events, and we remember what a wonderful player Diogo was for Wolves during that unforgettable promotion season under Nuno Espírito Santo and our early years back in the Premier League.
}So many fans across the game, especially in Portugal, after he helped them win the Nations League this summer, are feeling his loss deeply.
“We hope it brings comfort to those who were close to Diogo and Andre, and we trust Wolves supporters will understand that this gesture is made with real love and admiration.”
