Born in 1960, Maradona joined Argentinos Juniors at the age of 10.
The young prodigy made his professional debut a few days before his 16th birthday with his formative club.
During his last season, in 1980, Maradona scored 42 goals in 45 games!
The following year, the "golden boy" was recruited by Boca Juniors, the club with which the won his only title as Argentine Champion.
After making a name for himself in his native country, the attacking midfielder flew to Europe.
He joined the FC Barcelona (1982-1984) before being transferred to Naples (1984-1991) for 12 million dollars, a world record at the time.
Argentinian Selection .
Maradona made his first selection at the age of 16 in 1977.
He participated in a total of 4 World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994).
In 1986, during the quarter-finals of the World Cup (of which he was the winner), the number 10 scores the most controversial goal in soccer, which will be called "the hand of God", followed by the "goal of the century".
But if Maradona is known for his brilliant career, , his reputation is also that of a life of excess.
His career has been tarnished by numerous controversies, particularly drug-related.
In 1991, the footballer was sentenced to a 15-month suspension for illegal products.
This is the beginning of the decline. , He left Naples for a season in Sevilla before finishing his career in Argentina.
After more than 20 years on the field, it was in 1997 that the child from Lanus (Buenos Aires) decided to hang up his cleats.
November 25, 2020, Soccer legend dies of cardiac arrest at the age of 60.
The young prodigy made his professional debut a few days before his 16th birthday with his formative club.
During his last season, in 1980, Maradona scored 42 goals in 45 games!
The following year, the "golden boy" was recruited by Boca Juniors, the club with which the won his only title as Argentine Champion.
After making a name for himself in his native country, the attacking midfielder flew to Europe.
He joined the FC Barcelona (1982-1984) before being transferred to Naples (1984-1991) for 12 million dollars, a world record at the time.
Argentinian Selection .
Maradona made his first selection at the age of 16 in 1977.
He participated in a total of 4 World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994).
In 1986, during the quarter-finals of the World Cup (of which he was the winner), the number 10 scores the most controversial goal in soccer, which will be called "the hand of God", followed by the "goal of the century".
But if Maradona is known for his brilliant career, , his reputation is also that of a life of excess.
His career has been tarnished by numerous controversies, particularly drug-related.
In 1991, the footballer was sentenced to a 15-month suspension for illegal products.
This is the beginning of the decline. , He left Naples for a season in Sevilla before finishing his career in Argentina.
After more than 20 years on the field, it was in 1997 that the child from Lanus (Buenos Aires) decided to hang up his cleats.
November 25, 2020, Soccer legend dies of cardiac arrest at the age of 60.
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