Born in Portugal on 30th March 1999, the forward known as 'Jota' Neves Filipe primarily plies his trade as a left winger for Celtic. With a sturdy stature of 5ft 8in (1.75m) and tipping the scales at 10st 7lb (67kg), he cuts an athletic profile on the field sporting the number 7 jersey.
As of date, his estimated market value sits at around £5 million according to Transfermarkt.
'Jota's journey into professional football began in July 2007 when he joined Liga Portugal's Benfica as a trainee, and proceeded to make his debut in the 2018-2019 season. He clocked four first-team league matches that season and followed up with a commendable 19 appearances in the subsequent 2019-2020 season.
'Jota' then made a temporary switch from Benfica to Spain's Segunda División outfit, Real Valladolid, in October 2020. He made a respectable 17 first-team appearances in the league during the 2020-2021 season, finding the net once in the process.
Following his stint in Spain, 'Jota' was loaned out to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in August 2021. His initial season saw him play 29 games and notch up ten robust goals. The following season in 2022-2023, 'Jota' further tightened his grip at Celtic, with an enhanced 33-match involvement that brought in 11 noteworthy goals. His involvement in the 2024-2025 season, however, was more condensed, with 11 games played and four goals scored. Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, 'Jota' is yet to make a league appearance.
In July 2022, Celtic secured 'Jota' on a permanent basis from Benfica, for a sum close to £6.5 million. His Celtic career during 2022-2024 was peppered with 44 games and 15 goals, demonstrating a solid rapport with the fans and teammates alike.
However, in July 2023, 'Jota' packed his bags for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia's Pro League in a juicy £25 million transfer deal. Proving his worth, he scored four times across 16 games in the 2023-2024 season.
Post his Middle Eastern excursion, 'Jota' moved to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 in August 2024 for roughly £6.8 million. Despite his limited nine-game run, he found the back of the net once in the 2024-2025 season.
Unable to shake off the allure of Celtic, 'Jota' returned to his comfort zone in January 2025 through an £8.5 million transfer back to the hallowed greens of Celtic park. While he's yet to strut his stuff in the 2025-2026 season, the Celtic faithful eagerly anticipate another spell of 'Jota' magic lighting up their beloved club.
