Argentine attacking midfielder who captained his country to the 1986 FIFA World Cup and is considered one of the greatest footballers ever.
Background
Born in Lanus, Argentina, Maradona made his professional debut at 15 for Argentinos Juniors before moving to Boca Juniors, Barcelona, and finally Napoli, where he became a club icon.
Career
At the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, he scored both the “Hand of God” goal and the “Goal of the Century” against England in the quarter-finals and led Argentina to the title. With Napoli he won the club’s only two Italian league titles.
Style of play
A short, left-footed playmaker, Maradona combined dribbling, vision, and free-kick ability. He often beat multiple opponents from a central or left-sided attacking position.
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