The English club Liverpool announced today, Thursday, its official decision to block the number 20 shirt that the Portuguese star Dyou Jota wore, in honor of his career and his great impact inside the team before his sudden death after a terrible traffic accident in Spain.
Honoring after leaving
The club explained in an official statement that the number 20 will be withheld permanently, in fulfillment of what Gota presented during his career in the Liverpool shirt, especially his prominent contribution to crowning the Premier League title for the 2024-2025 season, which is the twentieth title in the club’s history.
A short march .. but great
Dugo Jota left at the age of 28, after he formed one of the offensive pillars in the ranks of the team since joining in September 2020 from Wolverhampton. Despite the fierce competition in the front line with the trio Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, Gota succeeded in imposing himself as a decisive player.
Gotta scored ten goals in his first 21 games in the Liverpool shirt, and emerged with exceptional performance in the Champions League, especially his triple against Italian Italian outside the ground, which made him one of the most prominent deals of the club in recent years.
From Bakos to Glory
Gota’s professional career began at the Portuguese club Bakos de Ferrera, where he appeared for the first time at the level of the first team in 2014. From there, his quick journey to the major European stadiums, which culminated in international participation with his country, began to provide great levels in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Liverpool’s beating heart
Jota was not just a top scorer, but rather a player with an insightful vision and smart movements inside the penalty area, as he was distinguished by his ability to play in various centers in the front line, which gave him great technical value within the formation of the coach. He remained loved inside the dressing rooms and among the fans who used to chant in his name in Anfield.
Tragic death
Jota was killed after a tragic traffic accident in northwestern Spain, while he was driving with his brother André, who also died in the same accident. A sudden explosion in one of the car tires caused its deviation and ignition, ending the story in a tragic scene that shook the global football community.
