Soccer Star Diogo Jota and His Brother Andre Silva Both Died in a Car Crash

Following the news that Portuguese soccer star Diogo Jota had died in a car crash alongside his brother, the sporting world began to mourn a star cut down in the prime of his life. Even as many people memorialized Diogo, a current star for Liverpool, others wanted to learn more about his brother, André Silva.

André died alongside his brother in the car accident, and was also a professional soccer player. Here's what we know about him.

Although he wasn't quite as famous or well-known as his brother, André was playing as a striker for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. He was an academy graduate of Porto and made 58 appearances with the club before joining AC Milan in 2017. He then bounced around the world of professional soccer for a few years before arriving on his current team. He was loaned to Werder Bremen on Feb. 3 through the end of their season.

André was not quite as big of a star as his brother, but having two family members who play soccer at the highest level, and are paid millions to do so, is impressive in and of itself. Diogo, for his part, was a key part of Liverpool's success, and appeared in 182 games for the team in which he scored 65 goals. André is his older brother, but the two are just a few years apart.

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro released a statement mourning their deaths.

"The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured Portugal's name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic," the statement read. "I extend my deepest condolences to their family. It is a sad day for football and for national and international sports."

Porto, which worked with both players at various points in their careers, also released a statement acknowledging their deaths.

"FC Porto is in mourning," read a club statement. "It is with shock and deep sorrow that we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Rest in peace."

Andre Villas-Boas, who is now president of FC Port, also released a statement.

"This is a moment of profound dismay for the entire Porto fanbase and for all Portuguese people," he said. "Two young men tragically lost their lives, two men who represented FC Porto in an exemplary manner and who will be remembered not only for their football but also for their personal and human qualities.

Diogo and Andre reportedly died after one of the tires on their car blew out and they veered off the road. The incident seems to have been a tragic accident, and one that leaves a massive hole in the lives of this family, and of those who supported either of these brothers or the teams they played for throughout their professional careers.