Soccer world was this morning thrown into sorrow after information of the tragic dying of Liverpool ahead Diogo Jota and his brother André Filipe Teixeira da Silva crammed in every single place. Whereas the world knew who his Liverpool and Portugal star brother was, Andre stored a low profile.
So who was André Filipe Teixeira da Silva?
André, Diogo Jota’s brother, was 25 years previous and was a skilled participant for FC Penafiel, a membership in Portugal’s Second Division, who stood at t 1.68 metres tall and was right-footed. His most popular place was attacking midfield, very completely different from the ahead position his brother performed however he may additionally perform in attacking positions. Though his profession didn’t have the identical worldwide projection, André was a dedicated footballer, revered in his setting and with a promising profession inside Portuguese soccer.
André was educated within the youth ranks of Gondomar SC, his hometown. earlier than becoming a member of Portugal giants, FC Porto throughout his youth stage. Since 2020, he had performed for Penafiel, the place he had established himself as a daily member of the squad. His expertise was mixed with a discreet character, away from the highlight, however very near his household, particularly his older brother.
In current switch market valuation, his most up-to-date market worth was €450,000, which was the very best of his profession as of June 23, 2025.
The 2 brothers stored a detailed relationship, shared holidays, coaching classes, and private moments. They supported one another each on and off the sector. They had been a household not joined by blood however the recreation and love.
Softfootball earlier narrated how each brothers handed away in a automotive accident as their automotive skied off the highway in Spain.
The attacker who simply obtained married about two weeks in the past was in concerned a automotive accident together with his brother within the province of Zamora, Spain. The accident is alleged to have occurred at kilometer 65 of the A-52, close to the Zamora area of Sanabria. The highway in Spain is a key route taken by drivers leaving northern Portugal.
In response to native reviews, their automotive slid off the highway and caught fireplace immediately. His brother, Andre Silva who can be a footballer is confirmed lifeless as properly.
