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Jota Celtic

What is jota celtic?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Full name João Pedro Neves Filipe[2]
Nationality Portuguese[2]
Position Winger[2]
Club Celtic[2]
Youth career start Benfica, 2007[4]
Return date January 2025[4]

Jota Celtic is João Pedro Neves Filipe, a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Celtic [2]. The name refers to the player, not a separate role or term [2]. The player returned to Celtic in January 2025 after a spell away [4] and signed a five-year deal [3]. He was later ruled out for six to nine months with a knee injury [5].

Context

Jota Celtic refers to João Pedro Neves Filipe, a Portuguese winger who plays for Celtic [2]. He started his youth career with Benfica in 2007 [4]. He returned to Celtic in January 2025 after about a year and a half away [4]. On his permanent return, he signed a five-year deal [3]. Shortly after, he was ruled out for six to nine months with a knee injury [5]. The name Jota is sometimes confused with the Spanish dance of the same name [1].

Documented claims

  • Jota is the player's known name, not a separate role or term. [2]
  • He signed a five-year deal on his permanent return to Celtic. [3]
  • He returned from Rennes in January and was out for six to nine months with a knee injury. [5]

Questions and answers

What happened to Jota for Celtic?

Jota returned to Celtic in January 2025 after a spell away, but he was then sidelined with a knee injury that kept him out for six to nine months [5].

How long is Jota from Celtic out for?

He was out for six to nine months with a knee injury [5].

Is Jota returning to Celtic?

Yes, he returned in January 2025 and signed a five-year deal [3].

Sources

  1. jota - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Helpkids.britannica.com › students › article › jota — kids.britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. JOTA Definition & Meaning — dictionary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jota | Celtic FC Player Profile — celticfc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Jota: The Rising Star of Celtic FC — manchesterherald.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Jota: Celtic winger out for up to nine months with knee ... — skysports.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports