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Diego Maradona

Attacking Midfielder

Country
Argentina
Active years
1980s–1990s
  • Boca Juniors
  • Barcelona
  • Napoli
  • Argentina
HGW Grade86.20Confidence Rating: 98%
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Major Trophies
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  • FIFA World Cup 1986
  • Serie A (2x)
  • UEFA Cup (1x)
  • Copa del Rey (1x)
Career Highlights
  • 1986 FIFA World Cup Champion (Golden Ball)
  • "Goal of the Century" vs England, 1986
  • 2x Serie A winner with SSC Napoli
  • FIFA Player of the Century (shared with Pelé)
  • 1x UEFA Cup winner
HGW Analysis

Diego Maradona is the single greatest individual tournament performance in football history. His 1986 World Cup — where he single-handedly carried Argentina to victory — remains the most dominant solo campaign ever recorded. His grade reflects peak brilliance that exceeded even Pelé, tempered by durability deductions from his tumultuous career.

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Diego Maradona — The Rebel Genius of Football

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  • DDurability

    68.0

  • OOutput

    85.0

  • MMastery

    89.0

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