Diego Armando Maradona, Argentina
Diego Armando Maradona (October 30, 1960 – November 25, 2020) was an Argentine former football player and coach. Regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was one of only two recipients of the FIFA World Player of the Century award. Maradona's tactical vision, passing, control and dribbling combined with his small stature, gave him a low center of gravity that allowed Maradona to be more maneuverable than most other players. His presence and leadership on the field greatly influenced the overall performance of the team, although he was often closely followed by opposing players.
In addition to his creativity, he also possesses a keen eye for goals and is known as an expert in free kicks. A gifted talent, Maradona was given the nickname "El Pibe de Oro" ("Golden Boy"), a name that stuck with him throughout his career.
A classic No 10 playmaker, Maradona was the first player to twice set the world transfer fee record: in 1982 when he moved to Barcelona for £ 5m and in 1984 when he moved to Napoli for a fee of £ 6.9 million. He played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys throughout his club career, and most famously during his time at Napoli, where he won numerous titles.
Full name: Diego Armando Maradona
Date of birth: October 30, 1960
Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Playing positions: Attacking midfielder, second striker
