When it comes to discussing the greatest footballers of all time, one name that consistently rises to the top is the legendary Argentine player, Diego Maradona. Known for his exceptional skills, unmatched creativity, and controversial moments both on and off the field, Maradona's impact on the sport is truly undefined. From his mesmerizing dribbling abilities to his infamous 'Hand of God' goal, there is no shortage of stories that surround this enigmatic figure. Join us as we delve into the tumultuous and captivating journey of the player of the century, Diego Maradona. Get ready to be amazed, shocked, and inspired by his extraordinary talent and turbulent life.
Argentine player of the century Diego Maradona
October 30, 1960
Argentine
Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors , Barcelona , Napoli , Sevilla
2 times in the 1986/1987 and 1989/1990 seasons
Italian Cup 1 time in 1987 and second 1 time in 1989
Italian Super Cup 1 time in 1991
European League Championship 1 time in 1989 with Napoli World Cup
Argentine
Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors , Barcelona , Napoli , Sevilla
Achievements
Argentine League Championship 1 time in 1981 with Boca Juniors Spanish Cup Championship 1 time in 1983 with Barcelona Spanish League Cup Championship 1 time in 1984 with Barcelona Italian League Championship2 times in the 1986/1987 and 1989/1990 seasons
Italian Cup 1 time in 1987 and second 1 time in 1989
Italian Super Cup 1 time in 1991
European League Championship 1 time in 1989 with Napoli World Cup
Championship 1 time in 1986 and second 1 time in 1990
World Youth Championship 1 time in 1979
Copa America Youth Championship (South American Nations Cup) 1 time in 1979
FIFA Confederations Cup 1 time in 1993
The fifth all-time top scorer for the Argentine national team with 34 goals.
The third all-time top scorer for Napoli with 115 goals.
The all-time top scorer for Argentinos Juniors with 116 goals.
The ninth-highest scorer in the World Cup with 8 goals.
Top scorer in the Argentine League 2 times in the 1975/1976 and 1979/1980 seasons.
Top scorer of the Argentine Metropolitan League 3 times in 1977/1978 , 1978/1979 and 1979/1980
Italian League Top Scorer 1 time1987/1988
Top scorer of the Italian Cup 1 time in 1988
Top scorer of the World Youth Cup 2nd time in 1979
Top scorer of the World Cup 2nd time in 1986
Best Player in the FIFA U-20 World Cup 1 time in 1979
Best player in the World Cup 1 time in 1986 and third 1 time in 1990 Best player in South America 2 times in 1979 and 1980, second 2 times in 1981 and 1995, third 1 time in 1982
Best player in the world (English World Soccer magazine) 1 time in 1986Best
player in Europe (French Onze Mondial magazine) 2 times in 1986 and 1987, third 2 times in 1985 and 1988
Best Argentine player 4 times in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1986He was chosen among the 125 best living players in the world by the legend Pele
116 goals in the Argentine League
#With Barcelona
38 goals from them
22 goals in the Spanish League
4 goals in the Spanish Cup 4 goals in the Spanish League Cup
8 goals in the European Cup Winners' Cup
#With Napoli, Italy
115 goals,
81 of them in theItalian29 goals in the Italian Cup2 goals in the Champions League3goalsin the European League #With Sevilla, Spain
7 goals,
5 of them in the Spanish League
2 goals in the Spanish Cup #with Boca Juniors Argentina
35 goals in the Argentine League
#With the Argentine national team 34 international goals
The player's total goals with the clubs and national team he played for is 345 goals.
Personal titles
Player of the Century, jointly with Brazilian PeleThe fifth all-time top scorer for the Argentine national team with 34 goals.
The third all-time top scorer for Napoli with 115 goals.
The all-time top scorer for Argentinos Juniors with 116 goals.
The ninth-highest scorer in the World Cup with 8 goals.
Top scorer in the Argentine League 2 times in the 1975/1976 and 1979/1980 seasons.
Top scorer of the Argentine Metropolitan League 3 times in 1977/1978 , 1978/1979 and 1979/1980
Italian League Top Scorer 1 time1987/1988
Top scorer of the Italian Cup 1 time in 1988
Top scorer of the World Youth Cup 2nd time in 1979
Top scorer of the World Cup 2nd time in 1986
Best Player in the FIFA U-20 World Cup 1 time in 1979
Best player in the World Cup 1 time in 1986 and third 1 time in 1990 Best player in South America 2 times in 1979 and 1980, second 2 times in 1981 and 1995, third 1 time in 1982
Best player in the world (English World Soccer magazine) 1 time in 1986Best
player in Europe (French Onze Mondial magazine) 2 times in 1986 and 1987, third 2 times in 1985 and 1988
Best Argentine player 4 times in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1986He was chosen among the 125 best living players in the world by the legend Pele
Player goals
#With Argentinos Juniors Argentina116 goals in the Argentine League
#With Barcelona
38 goals from them
22 goals in the Spanish League
4 goals in the Spanish Cup 4 goals in the Spanish League Cup
8 goals in the European Cup Winners' Cup
#With Napoli, Italy
115 goals,
81 of them in theItalian29 goals in the Italian Cup2 goals in the Champions League3goalsin the European League #With Sevilla, Spain
7 goals,
5 of them in the Spanish League
2 goals in the Spanish Cup #with Boca Juniors Argentina
35 goals in the Argentine League
#With the Argentine national team 34 international goals
The player's total goals with the clubs and national team he played for is 345 goals.