Diego Maradona

Argentine football player and manager

Born: October 30, 1960  ·  Died: November 25, 2020

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Who was Diego Maradona?

Diego Armando Maradona (30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Maradona was seen as an advanced playmaker who operated in the classic number 10 position. His small stature gave him a low centre of gravity and allowed him to manoeuvre better than most other players. His presence and leadership on the field had a great effect on his team's performance, and he was given the nickname El Pibe de Oro ("The Golden Boy"). Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys during his club career.

Maradona (centre) performs a nutmeg during his debut in the Primera División on 20 October 1976
Maradona (centre) performs a nutmeg during his debut in the Primera División on 20 October 1976
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Historical significance

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century award, alongside Pelé. He was known for his vision, passing, ball control, dribbling abilities, and free kick accuracy. He led Napoli to their first Serie A league title, and their second three years later; he was later banned from the club for taking cocaine. He was the first player to set the world record transfer fee twice: in 1982 when he transferred to Barcelona for £5 million, and in 1984 when he moved to Napoli for £6.9 million.

Maradona being held aloft by Boca Juniors supporters after winning the 1981 Metropolitano title
Maradona being held aloft by Boca Juniors supporters after winning the 1981 Metropolitano title
Selected movies: Diego Maradona Full IMDb filmography
Messi 2014 · View on IMDb Maradona by Kusturica 2008 · View on IMDb El Camino de San Diego 2006 · View on IMDb Tifosi 1999 · View on IMDb My Family's Beautiful! 1980 · View on IMDb Amando a Maradona 2005 · View on IMDb
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