Jota, born in Portugal on 30 March 1999, is an adroit football forward with a primary role as a left winger for Celtic. Jota stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs in at 10st 7lb (67kg). He proudly sports the number 7 jersey for his team. Currently, his market value is estimated to be approximately £6.3m, according to varying reports, including Transfermarkt.
Born 'Jota' Neves Filipe, he first put boots to grass in a professional capacity back in July of 2007 by joining Benfica in the Liga Portugal as a trainee. During his debut season (2018-2019) with Benfica, he made a humble start with four first team appearances in league matches, which was increased to 19 during the 2019-2020 season.
October 2020 marked another significant juncture in his career. 'Jota' Neves Filipe transferred from Benfica to Real Valladolid in Spain's Segunda División on loan, where he made 17 league match appearances and scored a solitary goal during the 2020-2021 season.
However, it was in August 2021, when he transferred from Benfica to Scotland's Premiership Celtic, that he truly started blossoming. He was soon making his mark on Celtic folklore, with an invigorating first season that saw him make 29 first team appearances and score ten goals, a notable increase from his previous performances. In the subsequent 2022-2023 season, he continued his progression and made 33 appearances with an impressive tally of 11 goals. While he made only 11 appearances in the 2024-2025 season, he still managed to score four goals. As the 2025-2026 season unfolds, Jota is yet to make an appearance for his beloved team.
Inwards transfer funds estimated to be around £6.5m saw him permanently sign for Celtic from Benfica in July 2022. His impressive performance and rising star status at Celtic soon caught the eye of foreign clubs. In July 2023, he made a lucrative move from Celtic to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia for an estimated transfer fee of £25m. He produced a decent tally at Al-Ittihad with 16 appearances and four goals during the 2023-2024 season.
In August 2024, 'Jota' Neves Filipe transferred anew, this time from Al-Ittihad to French Ligue 1 team Rennes for a fee of around £6.8m. His tenure with Rennes was briefer, only lasting until January 2025, with nine appearances and one goal to his name.
A returning hero, Jota transferred back to Celtic from Rennes in January 2025 for a significantly higher fee of around £8.5m, reaffirming the club's faith in his skills and the significant role he plays within the squad. His contributions remain consistent, with his 2024-2025 season tally standing at 11 appearances and four goals. Surprisingly, he has not yet had the opportunity to don the Celtic colours for the current season (2025-2026).
