João Pedro Neves Filipe (born 30 March 1999), known as Jota (Portuguese pronunciation:), is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership club Celtic.He is known for his passing and dribbling ability. Born in Lisbon, Jota came through Benfica's youth academy. He began playing for Benfica B in 2018 and was promoted to …

11 hours ago · Jota continually opened his box of tricks, particularly in the first half, remaining continually impressive. Post-match, the winger reflected on how satisfying it felt to be back playing in front of the Celtic Park crowd: "It was fantastic, it was a feeling I was looking for for a long time," he told Celtic TV.

3 days ago · Jota has revealed his emotional Celtic celebration was a result of some "quite difficult moments" before returning to Glasgow. ... — Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 2, 2025. The forward - who played for Al-Ittihad and Rennes between times - has admitted his emotions got the better of him after a dream return to Celtic. ...

3 days ago · "It's a huge moment for Jota," manager Brendan Rodgers told BBC Scotland shortly after watching his new recruit settle the outcome with an added-time strike at Fir Park. "That's the very reason he ...

2 days ago · Jota coming on and scoring was the icing on the cake. Once he's up to speed we'll have real power, flair and pace in the final third. ... 'All-round package' Jones makes difference for Scotland ...

3 days ago · An emotional Jota marked his Celtic return with a goal as they eased to a 3-1 victory against managerless Motherwell at Fir Park. The winger started on the bench rejoining the Scottish champions ...

3 days ago · Jota says his goal-scoring Celtic return was "just like old times" and he sensed he would find the back of the net once he got off the bench. The Portuguese winger signed for Celtic for the second ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Celtic's Portuguese winger spoke to the media at Celtic Park today.

Mar 30, 1999 · Jota also scored the third in the final – a 3-1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle, with his goal coming in the 91 st minute, but, sadly, that turned out to be a parting gift as he moved to Al-Ittihad that summer before joining French club, Rennes, a year later.

Jan 27, 2025 · Jota initially joined Celtic on loan from Benfica in September 2021 and, following a successful season, the Glasgow club triggered a reported option to buy him for £6.5m the following summer.