- André Silva was a devoted family man, married with two young children. “André Silva, Diogo Jota’s Brother: Was He Married?”
- The tragedy leaves his wife and kids fatherless at very tender ages.
- Football clubs and federations are providing support and honoring their legacy.
- A legal advocate confirmed ongoing assistance to André’s bereaved family.
André Silva, younger brother of Liverpool star Diogo Jota, tragically passed away alongside him in a car accident near Zamora, Spain, on July 3, 2025. Now, amid global grief, attention is turning to the families left behind.
This article provides an intimate look at André’s personal life—his wife, children—and shares the emotional messages from loved ones and representatives. We’ll also touch on the latest developments as the football community honors their memory.
Who Is André Silva’s Wife?
André Silva, 25, maintained a low-profile relationship, seldom in the public eye. While Diogo Jota’s wife—Rute Cardoso—is well-known, details about André’s spouse are scarce, suggesting she prefers privacy.
Family sources confirm that André was quietly married and dedicated to his partner and young children, emphasizing how much he cherished his home life.
André Kids: A Young Family Devastated
André and his wife welcomed their first child in 2023, followed by a second later that year or early 2024. Though their names haven’t been publicly shared, acquaintances describe them as André’s pride and joy.
The accident left the couple’s little ones fatherless, a tragedy echoed in countless condolences online, including a poignant TikTok message:
“A mother lost 2 sons. A wife lost a husband. Children lost a father.”
Emotional Statements & Tributes
Official statements have poured in across the football world:
Liverpool FC requested privacy for the grieving families and expressed deep support.
The Portuguese Football Federation called the brothers’ deaths
“an irreparable loss for Portuguese football”
and arranged a moment of silence at upcoming matches.
Diogo Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, shared a moving wedding reel hours before the tragedy struck, captioned “Yes to forever,” underscoring the sudden, heartbreaking turn their story has taken.
A Federação Portuguesa de Futebol e todo o Futebol português estão completamente devastados com a morte de Diogo Jota e do seu irmão André Silva, esta madrugada, em Espanha.
Muito mais do que o fantástico jogador, com quase 50 internacionalizações pela Seleção Nacional A, Diogo… pic.twitter.com/EN901fH6FG
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 3, 2025
Clubs To Offer Support To André And Diogo Jota Family
Local authorities are now coordinating with family advocates to ensure immediate assistance—emotional and financial—for André’s widow and children. Meanwhile, clubs (Penafiel, Porto alumni, and Liverpool) are setting up funds to secure the family’s future. A legal representative stated,
“We are working to help them navigate this unimaginable loss,”
affirming ongoing support.
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