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Argentina · 1986–90Diego Maradona
Rating
99
Caps
91
Goals
34
Life
1960–2020
Clubs
FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla
Honours
FIFA Player of the Century 2000
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Editorial rank of 33 for Argentina
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At the Azteca on 22 June 1986 he collected the ball in his own half, beat five England players over sixty yards in about eleven seconds, and rolled it past Peter Shilton. He won the 1986 World Cup and its Golden Ball, took Napoli to their first two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990, added the 1989 UEFA Cup, and reached the 1990 World Cup final. Career record: 91 caps and 34 goals for Argentina; club career at FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla; honours include FIFA Player of the Century 2000.
Career record
| 1976–1981 | Argentinos Juniors |
| 1981–1982 | Boca Juniors |
| 1982–1984 | FC Barcelona |
| 1984–1991 | SSC Napoli |
| 1992–1993 | Sevilla |
| 1993–1994 | Newell's Old Boys |
| 1995–1997 | Boca Juniors |
| Argentina | 91 caps, 34 goals |
From the daily quiz
Which club did Diego Maradona join in 1984 and lead to two Serie A titles?
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Napoli. Their only two Scudetti until 2023.
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