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- When he began his football career, he would request the name 'Diogo J' on the back of his shirt to differentiate himself from other players in the squad with the name Silva, which is the most common surname in Portugal.
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Mar 30, 2022 · It is pronounced with a hard J, unlike former Brentford, Birmingham and Aston Villa midfielder Jota, whose name is pronounced ‘hota’ due to the differences in the Spanish language.
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Mar 29, 2022 · ‘Jota’ is just the way that the letter ‘J’ is pronounced in the Portuguese language and isn’t actually his name at all.
Apr 9, 2022 · It may surprise some Liverpool supporters to learn that Diogo Jota is not the real name of their beloved Portuguese striker. Jota, who has scored 33 goals in 71 games for Liverpool since...
Apr 8, 2022 · Why is he called Jota? He was actually born Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva but supposedly chose to go by 'Diogo J' as a youngster to differentiate himself from other Diogo's and Silva's in...
May 24, 2024 · Why is he called Jota? He was actually born Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva but supposedly chose to go by 'Diogo J' as a youngster to differentiate himself from other Diogo's and Silva's in his youth academy.
Dec 28, 2023 · When Jota first joined Wolves on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2017, he wore the name 'Silva' on the back of his shirt instead of his customary 'Diogo J'.
Jan 22, 2022 · Diogo Jota proved the hero at Arsenal to send Liverpool to Wembley, continuing his impressive form in front of goal to see his name serenaded from the stands with a belting chant.
