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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 · Jota, as he is now almost universally known, was not called that when he was younger. Instead, the first son of Joaquim and Isabel was born in Massarelos, a parish of Porto, under the name Diogo...
- Jack Lusby
Apr 9, 2022 · Diogo Jota Doesn't Use His Real Name, The Reason Why Has Been Revealed. The Portuguese forward used the name 'Silva' in his first season at Wolves. Rory O'Callaghan. It may surprise some...
Mar 29, 2022 · The name was actually given to him during his academy days where there were several young footballers called ‘Diogo’ and so our man was known as ‘Diogo J’ because of the Jose that follows...
Apr 13, 2022 · Jota has used "Diogo J" on his shirt for most of his career, including now at Liverpool. "Jota" - which is actually just a nickname - originates from the Portuguese pronunciation of the letter...
- Tom Blow
Dec 28, 2023 · It is pronounced with a hard 'J', unlike in Spain where the name Jota would be pronounced with an 'H' sound - as is the case with former Brentford, Birmingham and Aston Villa midfielder Jota.
Jota, whose true surname is "Silva", chose to use the name "Jota" to distinguish himself from other players named Diogo and Silva in the youth academy. "Jota" is the Portuguese pronunciation of the letter "J", making this equivalent to calling himself "Diogo J".
Diogo Jota has been in relationship with Rute Cardoso, a model, since 2013. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in February 2021. Facts About Diogo Jota
