Diego Armando Maradona

Diego Maradona
Argentine soccer player Diego Armando Maradona

iego Maradona has enthralled both fans and critics during the long span of his career. He debuted in professional football during 1975 and played his farewell match in November of 2001. Throughout quarter of a century, Diego Armando Maradona has influenced a multitude of people including some of the top footballers today. In addition to his brilliant skill, the Argentine soccer player has stirred global controversy of unparalled magnitude. Regardless of his addiction to cocaine, failed doping tests and his wild on-pitch antics, Diego Maradona is still regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Argentine soccer player Diego Armando Maradona

Maradona is a complete master of the ball who uses his talent and flair at incredible speed. He can beat defenders, he can score, he can distribute the ball... His versatile skills make him unpredictable and very dangerous. Few defenders could stop Diego in his hayday without committing fouls, a fact which has caused him dearly over the years. In addition, his scrawny stature has made him a target for aggressive defenders who simply have no other means of dealing with the Argentine.
Quick Facts
Name Diego Armando Maradona
Starting Number #10
Born 30 October 1960 in Villa Fiorito, Buenos Aires
Nationality Argentine
Height 168 cm / 5'8" feet
Weight 78 kg / 172 pounds (1997)
Family Status Has two daughters (Dalma and Giannina) from his former wife Claudia Villafane; has an illegitimate son (Diego Armando Junior) form Christiana Sinagra; other women are suing him for child support
Foot Left
Teams Argentinos Juniors (Buenos Aires)
Boca Juniors (Buenos Aires)
Barcelona (Spain)
Napoli (Italy)
Sevilla (Spain)
Newell's Old Boys (Rosario)
Nicknames The King
Pibe de Oro
Golden Boy
Skills Dribbling, flair, creativity