| His complete name is Diego Armando Maradona. He | | | | setting world-record contract fees. While in his |
| was born 30 October 1960 in Lanús, Buenos | | | | international level, participating for Argentina, he made |
| Aires. Maradona is an ex- Argentine soccer player, | | | | 91 caps and scored 34 goals. Maradona played in four |
| and now manager for team of Argentine national. He | | | | FIFA World Cup tournaments, including the 1986 World |
| is regarded as a lot of people as the greatest football | | | | Cup where he became a captain for Argentina and |
| player of all time. His nickname is The King Pibe de | | | | caused them to their triumph over West Germany in |
| Oro Golden Boy. He was chosen the greatest FIFA | | | | the final. He won the Golden Ball award as the |
| soccer player of the 20th century (an honor he shares | | | | tournament's best player. |
| with Pelé. | | | | Maradona is a very great master of the ball who |
| He quickly raised to prominence in the Argentinian | | | | makes use of his aptitude and flair at unbelievable |
| soccer leagues, and became a foremost star. Diego | | | | speed. He could surpass defenders, score, and give |
| Maradona is an icon in Argentina, much like Evita | | | | out the ball. His multitalented skills make him |
| Peron. As a football player, he took his team to new | | | | unpredictable and very hazardous. Hardly any |
| heights and became a hero to sports fans- a lot of | | | | defenders can stop Diego in his heyday with no |
| who referred to him as "San Diego." | | | | committing fouls, a fact which has caused him greatly |
| In club level, Maradona joined with Argentinos Juniors, | | | | over the years. His famous skills are in Dribbling, flair, |
| Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Newell's Old Boys and Napoli, | | | | creativity. |