Diego Maradona.

Updated June 29, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-30T06:22:30Z

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Diego Armando Maradona Franco — Attacking midfielder / Second striker, born 30 October 1960 in Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina, currently at Boca / Napoli legend. Argentina: 91 caps, 34 goals.

Diego Maradona — Argentina · World Cup 2026

Personal information

Full name	Diego Armando Maradona Franco
Date of birth	30 October 1960
Birthplace	Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height	1.65 m
Position	Attacking midfielder / Second striker
Preferred foot	Left

Club information

Current club	Boca / Napoli legend
Shirt number	10

Junior career

Argentinos Juniors academy at age 9 ("Los Cebollitas"), the unbeaten youth side that announced him.

Senior career

Argentinos Juniors (1976-1981)
Boca Juniors (1981-1982)
Barcelona (1982-1984)
Napoli (1984-1991) — two Serie A titles + 1989 UEFA Cup
Sevilla (1992-1993)
Newell's Old Boys + Boca (1995-1997)

National team

Argentina: 91 caps, 34 goals.

Related
Same country: Lionel Messi

Achievements

World Cup 1986 — Golden Ball
World Cup runner-up 1990
2× Serie A with Napoli (1987, 1990)
1989 UEFA Cup

Playing style & 2026 outlook

Maradona's 1986 is the most decisive single-player tournament ever. Against England in the quarterfinal he scored both the "Hand of God" and the "Goal of the Century". His Napoli sides won two Serie A titles — the only ones in the club's history.

Compare — head-to-head featuring Diego Maradona

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