Who was Andre Silva? Diogo Jota’s brother who died in tragic automotive crash, performed soccer in Portugal’s second tier league

Jota’s brother, Andre Silva, was 25 and likewise knowledgeable footballer who performed for FC Penafiel within the Portuguese second tier. He had just lately accomplished his marketing campaign, with the facet ending eleventh within the league.

Silva performed as an attacking midfielder, and was seen as a footballer with a promising profession within the home setup. He started his profession with Gondomar SC’s youth setup earlier than becoming a member of FC Porto at the same stage. Silva joined Penafiel in 2020 and shortly established himself as a daily participant within the squad.

Justifiably, Silva remained far-off from the highlight resulting from Diogo’s comparatively vital membership and worldwide profession. The two brothers, nonetheless, shared an in depth bond and had a tightly-knit relationship. Jota has, on a number of events, shared photos of himself along with his brother on holidays and coaching periods.

In truth, solely ten days earlier than the accident, that they had celebrated Diogo’s wedding ceremony in Sanabria.

Portugal federation reacts

The president of the Portuguese Football Federatio, Pedro Proenca, issued an announcement on the deaths of Jota and Silva.

“The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva this morning in Spain,” he mentioned.

“Much greater than an incredible participant, with virtually 50 internationalizations for the National A Team, Diogo Jota was a rare individual, revered by all teammates and opponents, somebody with an infectious pleasure and a reference locally itself.

“On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, lined up the players.”

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