Of course, no introduction is required for the man born on October 30, 1960, in Villa Fiorito, Argentina – Diego Maradona. Maradona was one of the best on top form and his trickery lit up the 80s in style. His life on and off the field has inspired millions, thus sealing his status as a football legend.
Match Records
A 20-plus year football career had more upsides for Mr Maradona than others. His most impactful statistics are as follows:
- Club Matches: 588
- Club Goals Scored: 312
- Internacionales (Argentina): 91
- International Goals Scored: 34
- FIFA World Cup Appearances: 4 (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994(Team of the tournament))
- FIFA World Cup Goals: 8
Maradona shot to global stardom when he led Argentina to World Cup victory in 1986, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He played five goals and five assists in the tournament. Worldwide, he is still celebrated for his being a monstrous cheat thanks to the “Hand of God” goal and as well as scoring what was unarguably the “Goal of the Century” against England.
Career Goals by Club
A table to highlight Diego Maradona’s goal conversion via clubs
| Club | Years Played | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Argentinos Juniors | 1976-1981 | 116 |
| Boca Juniors | 1981-1982, 1995-1997 | 35 |
| Barcelona | 1982-1984 | 38 |
| Napoli | 1984-1991 | 115 |
| Sevilla | 1992-1993 | 8 |
| Newell’s Old Boys | 1993-1994 | 0 |
Major Wins and Achievements
For Maradona, it was not only about the individual gongs — there were team honours along the way too. The following signature wins:
- 1986 FIFA World Cup Champion (Argentina)
- Runner-up: 1990 FIFA World Cup with Argentina
- 2 Serie A titles (1986-87, 1989-90) with Napoli
- 1 Copa del Rey (1983) with Barcelona
- 1 UEFA Cup; 1989 with Napoli
- 1 Supercoppa Italiana (1990) with Napoli
However, until now, the most outstanding achievement of Maradona remains his victory in the 1986 World Cup. With his leadership qualities and unique playful abilities, Argentina has risen to the top of world football. Maradona himself was awarded the Golden Ball for being the best player of the tournament. Diego Maradona’s personal life was also eventful. He had five children: Dalma Nerea and Gianinna Dinorah from Claudia Villafañe and Diego Fernando, Diego Sinagra, and Jana Maradona with other women. His marriage to his first wife ended in divorce in 2004.
Despite the problems, the footballer always maintained a relationship with his family, especially his two daughters, whom Maradona’s daughter often defends his name using legal tools. Moreover, Diego Maradona always supported his parents financially and interacted with them closely. However, his relationships with the media were often difficult. Diego Maradona constantly made headlines not only with his performances but also his behavior. The footballer was addicted to drugs and faced many court cases, due to which he often withdrew from the football pitch. However, the turbulence he went through never diminished his popularity among fans – in Argentina and Napoli, where one of the clubs where Maradona played even built a chapel in his honor. Maradona meant to fans much more than just a football player – he was a fighter and rebel, a hero and a deconstructionist.
Net Worth
Diego Maradona died bankrupt with ‘virtually nothing’ after blowing £86m fortune and living like the real-life El… Despite his lucrative career, an extravagant lifestyle and legal troubles saw him fritter millions away. Nevertheless, he is still arguably the most global star in boxing and maybe all of sports.
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