Soccer
1960 to 2020
EL DIEGO
Argentina's 1986 World Cup captain, Napoli hero, and one of football's most brilliant playmakers.
1
World Cup
1986 champion
1
Golden Ball
1986
91
Argentina caps
Widely cited
2000
FIFA Player of Century
Joint
Argentina / Napoli
1976 to 1997
Diego Armando Maradona led Argentina to the 1986 FIFA World Cup title, winning the Golden Ball. His club peaks at Boca Juniors, Barcelona, and especially Napoli made him an idol on two continents.
“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.”
Diego Maradona
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International / club (counting methods vary)
1976
Pro debut
Breaks through with Argentinos Juniors.
1984 to 1991
Napoli peak
Becomes a city and club legend in Italy.
1986
World Cup glory
Captains Argentina to the title and Golden Ball.
2000
Player of the Century
Shares FIFA honor with Pelé.
2020
Passed away
Died November 25, 2020.
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Maradona's improvisation and will made him football's folk hero. His story is inseparable from Argentina and Napoli.
Historical career totals only. Competition and era labeled. Not live PlayerGameStat rows.
International / club (counting methods vary)
1976
Pro debut
Breaks through with Argentinos Juniors.
1984 to 1991
Napoli peak
Becomes a city and club legend in Italy.
1986
World Cup glory
Captains Argentina to the title and Golden Ball.
2000
Player of the Century
Shares FIFA honor with Pelé.
2020
Passed away
Died November 25, 2020.
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Maradona's improvisation and will made him football's folk hero. His story is inseparable from Argentina and Napoli.
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Photo: Ulises Icardi. License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source
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