Andre Silva was tragically killed in a car crash in Spain on Thursday, along with his brother, Diogo Jota, and fans have since been learning more about the lesser-known sibling.

Jota and Silva lost their lives when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames following a tyre blowout in northwestern Spain."

Footballers and other personalities paid their respects at his wake on Friday, July 4.

Premier League stars Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, RB Leipzig striker Andre Silva, Jota's former teammate Fabinho, and others were seen at the wake.

Tributes from teammates and fellow footballers, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, have been pouring in. Some of them are expected to attend the funeral.

"I want to talk about my mate. My buddy. The bloke I loved and will miss like crazy," Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson wrote on Instagram. "I can’t believe we’re saying goodbye. It’s too soon, and it hurts so much."

Silva was born in April 2000 and was Jota's younger brother. He grew up in Gondomar, northern Portugal, with his parents Joaquim Silva and Isabel Silva.

Silva wasn't playing at the top level in Europe but was still a talented footballer in his own right.

Jota's death shocked the sports world. The striker had recently won the Premier League and married his childhood sweetheart. The loss of his brother only added to the heartbreak.

Silva, 25, began his football journey at local club Gondomar SC before joining Porto’s youth team in 2011.

He spent six years there honing his skills, before moving to Paços de Ferreira. After a loan spell at Padroense, Silva later joined Famalicão’s U23 side.

Silva began his professional career at Famalicão in 2019, before moving to Boavista's U23 team in 2020.

He returned to Gondomar in 2021, and in 2023, he signed with Penafiel in Portugal's second division. He went on to score seven times in 62 appearances but struggled with game time,

Silva and Jota were honoured at the Club World Cup and Women's Euro 2025.

When asked about his favourite player to watch, Jota picked his brother.

“My brother,” Jota told ESPN. “My brother plays in Penafiel, the second division in Portugal. He is by far the one I most enjoyed.”

Jota and Silva were heading to Santander, Spain's northern coast and were planning to rest at Benavente before getting back on the road.

Jota was to board a ferry that would take him back to England, per The Athletic.

Sadly, they never made it.

In a related story, we reported that Cristiano Ronaldo wrote a moving tribute for Diogo Jota on social media.

The Al-Nassr and Portugal veteran said, "it doesn't make sense", and said he will miss the two brothers.

Ronaldo and Jota played together more than 30 times with Portugal and won the UEFA Nations League in June.

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