Wolves honour Diogo Jota with induction into club’s Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame, which operates independently under the leadership of Wolves icon John Richards, has acted promptly to reach this exceptional and heartfelt conclusion, following the tragic and premature loss of Diogo and his younger brother André.

Typically, inductions into the most prestigious section of the club’s museum result from extensive discussions that span several weeks or months; however, in this instance, the decision was unanimous - reflecting the deep emotions experienced by fans and the broader football community, as well as the remarkable legacy that Diogo has left behind.

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“There is such a feeling of sadness and disbelief around this awful tragedy that we wanted to make this tribute of our own as soon as we could,” said Wolves Hall of Fame chairman and club vice president John Richards.

“Like everyone else, we’ve been stunned by events, and we remember what a wonderful player Diogo was for Wolves during that unforgettable promotion season under Nuno and our early years back in the Premier League.

“His record of 44 goals at Wolves, and then 65 at Liverpool as a Premier League title winner, speaks volumes. So many fans across the game, especially in Portugal after he helped them win the Nations League this summer – are feeling his loss deeply. We saw no reason to delay this decision.

“We hope it will bring a little comfort to those who were close to Diogo and André, and we trust Wolves supporters will understand that this gesture is made with real love and admiration, and also fully justified.”

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Wolves director of football administration Matt Wild said: “This is a moving gesture and one the club fully supports. Diogo was not only a phenomenal footballer, but someone who carried himself with humility and kindness throughout his time at Wolves, and will be sorely missed by all of us.

“His legacy here is etched into our history, and we are proud to see him recognised in this way. The response from supporters has been overwhelming, and this Hall of Fame honour feels very fitting.”

As confirmed earlier this week, the passing of Diogo and André will be commemorated at two of Wolves’ forthcoming home matches: the final home friendly against Celta Vigo and the opening Premier League game against Manchester City.

The club is collaborating closely with supporters to ensure that both tributes appropriately honor Diogo’s legacy at Wolves, with the primary commemorations scheduled for the match against Man City. Comprehensive details will be provided to supporters prior to the games.

The Wolves Hall of Fame was founded in 2008, with the inaugural inductees recognized the following year. Since that time, 38 players or teams have been acknowledged for their contributions to the club’s illustrious history, with the latest additions made in April 2023.

Discussions are currently underway regarding plans for a future Hall of Fame dinner to formally honor Diogo’s induction.