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Diego Maradona

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Diego Maradona

Argentina · 1976–1997

Carried an ordinary Argentina side to a World Cup almost alone.

1 (1986)
World Cups won
91
Argentina caps
34
Argentina goals
2, with Napoli
Serie A titles

Career

Maradona had a low centre of gravity, absurd close control and the balance to keep running while being kicked, which he was, constantly. His 1986 World Cup is the benchmark for a single-handed tournament: five goals and five assists, including both the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century against England within four minutes. At Napoli he won the only two league titles in the club's history.

Honours

  • World Cup winner and Golden Ball, 1986
  • Two Serie A titles and a UEFA Cup with Napoli
  • Scored the 'Goal of the Century' against England, 1986
  • FIFA Player of the Century (joint award, 2000)

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