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Emile Heskey Reveals Surprising Comparison That Unveils Diogo Jota’s Hidden Genius

Emile Heskey Reveals Surprising Comparison That Unveils Diogo Jota’s Hidden Genius

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Diogo Jota tragically lost his life earlier this year (Image credit: Getty Images)

Jota’s rise from Porto to Wolves, and then to Liverpool, has been well documented, and Heskey believes his name belongs among the pantheon of greats to have graced the Premier League.

“He naturally knew the positions to be in, kind of like Michael Owen,” Heskey continues.

“If you look at how many headers Michael scored even though Michael wasn’t a big lad – it’s about sniffing out the opportunity, understanding the position where you need to be. I’ve watched Michael beat players who were six-feet tall, but his timing was spot on.”

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