Rute Cardoso is the wife of recently deceased football star Diogo Jota, find out more about her and their relationship below
The long-time partner and newlywed wife of the deceased Portuguese footballer has now suddenly become a widow following the fatal car accident.
Who is Rute Cardoso, wife of footballer Diogo Jota, bio, age, family, children, net worth and Instagram
Liverpool Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva have tragically died in a car accident in Spain.
Diego Jota had married his childhood sweetheart Rute Cardoso, in the last fortnight.
This is the tragic aftermath of the devastating crash that killed him after his Lamborghini… pic.twitter.com/kcT4BHGPjF
— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) July 3, 2025
Diogo Jota and Rute Cardoso were married on June 22, 2025. Heartfelt thoughts to his family, friends and all of his loved ones ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KX6heVeEOu
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 3, 2025
Rute Cardoso biography and age
Rute Cardoso was the wife of professional footballer Diogo Jota, and was known to many as Jota’s emotional rock. She had constantly been by his side ever since their teenage years, quietly supporting him throughout his professional career. Despite her marriage to the famous star, she has largely stayed out of the public spotlight.
Rute who is from Portugal is aged 28 and while her net worth isn’t known, her husband Diogo was worth $18 million.
Education
There are currently no accurate details available about Rute Cardoso’s education, as she has chosen to keep her academic background private.
Profession
Rute Cardoso was primarily focused on building a stable and supportive home for her family. Although she was not publicly associated with any professional field, she played a vital role in Diogo Jota’s life behind the scenes. As a partner and mother to their three children, she played a major role in taking on the responsibilities that allowed Jota to focus on his demanding football career.
Relationship and marriage
Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota dated each other for over a decade before eventually tying the knot just recently on June 22, 2025. The couple got married in a deeply emotional and intimate wedding ceremony with many close friends and family in attendance.
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Children
Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota had three children together, and they had built a life around their growing family. Rute often shared glimpses of their family moments online, and always highlighted their deep bond. However, following Diogo’s recent death, she is now in a state of grieving besides also shouldering the enormous responsibility of raising their three children alone.
She and the later player share three kids together, a son name Dinis, who they welcomed together in 2021, a daughter Duarte who was born in 2023 and a third child who was born in 2024.
• 22 de Junho de 2025 •
Sim, para sempre ♾️ pic.twitter.com/6hffKrDFSG— Rute Cardoso (@Rutecfcardoso14) June 28, 2025