Diego Maradona Birthday, Life, World Cup 1986 & Records
Diego Armando Maradona was born on October 30, 1960, in Lanús, Argentina, and grew up in Villa Fiorito, a poor neighbourhood on the edge of Buenos Aires. The small, stocky playmaker became one of the greatest footballers who ever lived, captaining Argentina to the 1986 World Cup. He died on November 25, 2020, aged 60.
| Full Name | Diego Armando Maradona |
|---|---|
| Known For | Footballer; captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Birthday | October 30, 1960 |
| Died | November 25, 2020 (aged 60) |
| Birthplace | Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentine (🇦🇷 Argentina) |
| Zodiac Sign | ♏ Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Metal Rat |
| Birthstone | Opal |
| Birth Flower | Marigold |
| Generation | Baby Boomer |
| Born on a | Sunday |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Position | Attacking midfielder / forward |
Growing Up in Villa Fiorito
Maradona received his first football as a small child and spent hours juggling it on the dusty streets of Fiorito. Scouts spotted him at eight, and he joined the youth side of Argentinos Juniors, where he made his professional debut just before his 16th birthday in 1976.
Club Career
| Club | Years | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Argentinos Juniors | 1976–1981 | Debut at 15; repeated league top scorer |
| Boca Juniors | 1981–1982, 1995–1997 | Won the 1981 Metropolitano title |
| Barcelona | 1982–1984 | Copa del Rey winner |
| Napoli | 1984–1991 | Serie A titles in 1986–87 and 1989–90, plus the 1989 UEFA Cup |
| Sevilla | 1992–1993 | One season in Spain |
| Newell’s Old Boys | 1993–1994 | Brief return to Argentine football |
The 1986 World Cup
Mexico 1986 was Maradona’s tournament. As captain, he carried Argentina to the title and won the Golden Ball as the best player. In the quarter-final against England on June 22, 1986, he scored two of the most famous goals ever: the handball he called the “Hand of God”, and, four minutes later, a dribble past half the England team that FIFA fans later voted the Goal of the Century.
Career Honours
- FIFA World Cup winner (1986) and runner-up (1990).
- Golden Ball, 1986 World Cup.
- Two Serie A titles and the UEFA Cup with Napoli.
- Shared FIFA’s Player of the Century award with Pelé in 2000.
- 91 caps and 34 goals for Argentina.
After Playing
Maradona later coached several clubs and managed the Argentina national team from 2008 until the 2010 World Cup. In Naples he is still treated like a saint: after his death, Napoli renamed their home ground the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Facts Fans Love
- He stood just 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) tall.
- He wore the famous number 10 shirt for both Argentina and Napoli.
- Argentina declared three days of national mourning after his death in 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maradona was born on October 30, 1960, in Lanús, Argentina.
He died on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60.
He won one World Cup, in 1986, as Argentina’s captain, and reached the final again in 1990.
It is the goal Maradona scored with his hand against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, minutes before his famous solo “Goal of the Century”.
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