A professional football player and manager from Argentina, Diego Maradona was born on October 30, 1960. He was named one of the two co-winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award and is universally acknowledged as one of the finest players to play the game. Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors against Talleres de Córdoba on October 20, 1976, 10 days before his 16th birthday.
He wore jersey number 16 when he ran out onto the field and became the league’s youngest-ever player. His club clubs won titles in Argentina, Italy, and Spain thanks to his leadership, and he was a vital member of the Argentine national squad that won the 1986 World Cup. Maradona played in the World Cup with the Argentine national team in 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994. He failed a drug test for ephedrine again and was suspended. Therefore, he did not play in the 1994 World Cup.
Diego Maradona Biography:
- Real Name: Diego Armando Maradona Franco
- Other/Nickname: Hand of God, The Golden Boy
- Profession: Professional Footballer
- Best Performance: Argentina 2-1 England, 1986 World Cup Quarter-Final
- Diego Maradona Net Worth: $500,000
- Salary: $1.8 Million
- Monthly Income: $150,000
- Instagram Handle: @maradona
Diego Maradona Physical Status:
- Height: 5 Feet 5 Inches
- Weight: 70 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Diego Maradona Personal Life:
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- Date Of Birth: October 30, 1960
- Place Of Birth: Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Date Of Death: November 25, 2020
- Nationality: Argentine
- Hometown: Villa Fiorito, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Diego Maradona Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Diego Maradona Wife: Claudia Villafañe (1984-2003)
- Diego Maradona Children: Sons – Diego Maradona Junior, Diego Fernando Maradon, Daughters – Dalma Maradona and Gianinna Maradona, Jana Maradona
- Parents: Father – Diego Maradona Senior and Mother – Dalma Salvadora Franco
- Siblings: Brothers – Hugo Maradona, Raul Maradona, Sisters – Ana Maria Maradona, Rita Maradona, Maria Rosa Maradona and Elsa Maradon
- Religion: Christianity
Diego Maradona Career Statistics:
- Club Debut: On October 20, 1976, for Argentinos.
- International Debut: On February 27, 1977, Argentina against Hungary
Diego Maradona Achievements:
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- Golden Ball of the FIFA World Cup
- Won the Milliyet Sports Award for Best Athlete in the World.
- The best South American player of the year
- Highest Honor in Argentine Sports ( Olimpia de gold)
- Cup of the Spanish King
- Sportsman of the Century in Argentina
- Maradona scored an average of 0.52 goals per game for his club team.
- He has scored five goals for Argentina, which is fifth most behind Lionel Messi, Gabriel Batistuta, Sergio Aguero, and Hernan Crespo.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Diego Maradona:
- Maradona began hosting an Argentine television talk show in 2005. However, despite their rivalry, Pele was the featured guest on his very first show.
- While he was in charge, Argentina suffered their worst-ever loss, a 6-1 setback to Bolivia in World Cup qualifying. Because of this, Maradona received a lot of backlashes. In addition, he went on a now-famous “keep sucking” rant after his team made it to the tournament. After his outburst, he received a two-month suspension from FIFA.
- When Argentina was knocked out of the 2010 World Cup, Maradona defended Lionel Messi by saying, “Anyone saying he didn’t have a great World Cup is an idiot.”
- In 1996, Maradona said, “I used to do drugs, I do drugs now, and I will always do drugs. When someone uses drugs, they have to fight it every day.”
- The Argentine refused to go to the opening ceremony of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, saying, “I’m not here to see bloody Pele walking around.”
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