On July 3 2025, the football world was left numbed by the tragic news that Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota had died in a car crash, aged just 28.
A fan favourite of Reds fans, Jota's goal-scoring exploits on the pitch saw supporters shower him with adulation and such was his influence that they quickly came up with a song of appreciation.
With his untimely and tragic passing, the Liverpool fans' song has now taken on a whole new meaning, whether it is retired from the songbook or sung in remembrance.
What are the lyrics to the ‘better than Figo’ Diogo Jota chant?
The song is sung to the tune of a famous chant from River Plate fans in Argentina and goes:
Oh, he wears the number 20,
He will take us to victory,
And when he’s running down the left wing,
He’ll cut inside and score for LFC.
He’s a lad from Portugal,
Better than Figo don’t you know,
Oh, his name is Diogo!
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The song references Jota's Liverpool shirt number and style of play, making a favourable comparison to legendary Portugal star Luis Figo. You can see a video of Liverpool fans singing the song in happier times below.
Why does Diogo Jota have his own chant at Liverpool?
Simply put, Jota's high-quality performances for Liverpool are the reason why Reds fans came up with a song for him.
He opened his goal account for the club on his top-flight bow, in a 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Anfield, and did not look back.
Foot and knee problems did rule him out of 21 games in the 2020-21 campaign, with his season brought to a premature conclusion in mid-May, but he was still able to find the target on 13 occasions – including a Champions League hat-trick against Atalanta.
Jota had shown that he was capable of mixing it with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in a fearsome attacking unit, with Jurgen Klopp often favouring him in a central striking role.
Having found his feet in new surroundings, the 2021-22 campaign was even more productive for the Portugal international. Jota netted 21 times in all competitions, with only Egyptian hot-shot Salah boasting a better return for the Reds.
In the subsequent seasons, Jota continued to shine for Liverpool and added a Premier League title to his honours list in 2024-25, while helping Portugal to a second UEFA Nations League title in the same season.
Heartfelt tributes poured in for Jota following his death, with the Portugal football association describing him as "an extraordinary person... with infectious joy" and an example for the community.
Rest in peace.