Diego Maradona

Born: October 30, 1960

Height: 5' 5" (165cm)

Hometown: Lanus, Argentina
Nationality: Argentina Argentine

Position: Attacker
Diego Maradona
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Career History
Sports Mole has 450 articles about Diego Maradona. Articles 1 to 40:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts as he looks on from the tribune prior to the Coppa Italia match
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's magical overhead kick vs. England: The Swede's top 10 goals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 best goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's distinguished career.
Nov 14, 12:43
 Greatest goals feature
Messi, Pele, Maradona: Who tops our list of the 10 greatest goals of all time?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest goals in football history.
Nov 12, 16:13
 Best Forwards of all time feature
The 10 best forwards of all time: Who comes out on top between Messi, Ronaldo, Maradona?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest attackers in football history.
Nov 12, 11:53
 Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Nov 10, 14:17
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
Oct 16, 08:24
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Thierry Henry celebrates on April 25, 2004
The greatest players never to win the Ballon d'Or: Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta and more
Sports Mole takes a look back in history to identify the greatest players never to win the illustrious Ballon d'Or.
Sep 21, 22:11
 Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne - August 23, 2025
Preview:Napoli vs Pisa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Pisa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 08:32
 Most free kicks scored in history
Most free kicks scored in football history: Where does Lionel Messi rank in the top 10 most dangerous set-piece takers ever?
Who has scored the most free kicks in football history? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most dangerous set piece takers of all time, including Lionel Messi.
Jul 31, 22:40
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
2026 World Cup: One year to go - the top 10 finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time, one year out from the start of the 2026 edition.
Jun 11, 16:54
 Referee Horacio Elizondo (C) of Argentina shows France's Zinedine Zidane (L) a red card next to Italy's Gennaro Gattuso during their World Cup 2006 final soccer match in Berlin July 9, 2006
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time, ahead of the 2026 finals which start one year today
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Jun 11, 16:38
 Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 World Cup goals of all time
One year out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole picks our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.
Jun 11, 16:28
 Andre Schurrle celebrates with team mates after scoring the sixth goal for Germany against Brazil at the 2014 World Cup
The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, one year out from the 2026 edition
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Agony of Mineirao in 2014.
Jun 11, 16:26
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at the finals.
Jun 11, 16:07
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history, on the one-year countdown to the 2026 finals
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Jun 11, 15:55
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup
The top 10 players to have never won the World Cup, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.
Jun 11, 15:45
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Spanish players of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Spanish football.
Jun 11, 11:33
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring on June 10, 2025
England's most-capped players in history after Harry Kane's landmark appearance
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time.
Jun 10, 21:46
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Barcelona's greatest ever number 10s, ahead of Lamine Yamal's introduction to that special club
Ahead of Lamine Yamal's expected introduction into Barcelona's number 10 club, Sports Mole looks back at the best players to have donned the famous number for the club.
May 23, 14:16
 Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal on March 11, 2025
Lamine Yamal to join illustrious Barcelona club including Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona next season?
Barcelona will reportedly offer Lamine Yamal the legendary number 10 shirt next season, on top of new and improved long-term contract.
May 20, 17:49
 Liverpool players celebrate scoring in the 2001 UEFA Cup semi-final against Barcelona
Top 10 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole rounds up the 10 greatest finals in UEFA Cup/Europa League history.
May 19, 12:25
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 10, 2024
Most expensive January transfers of all time: Who are the biggest winter signings ever?
From Christian Pulisic to Bruno Fernandes, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive January transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 07:00
 Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring against Juventus on January 13, 2023
Napoli vs. Juventus: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Napoli and Juventus.
Jan 23, 06:30
 Argentina's Lionel Messi versus Bolivia in March 2016
Argentina vs. Bolivia: Lionel Messi's career-best record against La Verde
Sports Mole goes back through the archives to take a look at Lionel Messi's record against Bolivia in an Argentina jersey.
Oct 13, 16:25
 Argentina's Paulo Dybala celebrates after scoring on September 5, 2024
Argentina's Paul Dybala reacts to wearing Lionel Messi's No.10 shirt in Chile win
Argentina playmaker Paulo Dybala comments on wearing Lionel Messi's number 10 jersey in Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chile.
Sep 6, 11:44
 Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring their third goal on October 21, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'make contact' over Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer
Liverpool reportedly make contact over a potential summer transfer to Napoli and Georgia star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Jun 20, 23:47
 Argentina's Lionel Messi on June 9, 2024.
Preview:Argentina vs. Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 18, 22:22
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 21, 20:12
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Napoli in the Champions League on August 8, 2020
Barcelona vs. Napoli: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Napoli, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 10, 20:00
 Barcelona's Inigo Martinez in action with Napoli's Victor Osimhen on February 21, 2024
Preview:Barcelona vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 10:08
 Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 21, 2024
Preview:Napoli vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Juventus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 1, 18:34
 Napoli's Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa react after the match on December 29, 2023
Preview:Napoli vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 21, 09:36
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Napoli in the Champions League on August 8, 2020
Napoli vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Feb 19, 20:00
 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on February 1, 2024
Manchester United 'involved in four-way tussle for Argentinian wonderkids'
Manchester United are reportedly set to battle Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid to sign four highly-rated Argentine youngsters in the summer transfer season.
Feb 10, 16:56
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish in action with Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic on August 27, 2023
Napoli 'make bid for Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic'
Napoli are reportedly eyeing up a January move for Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic, with the Serie A champions submitting a bid for the centre-back.
Jan 16, 18:05
 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023
Argentina to retire Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt when he stops playing
Argentina are drawing up plans to retire Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt when the World Cup winner decides to call time on his international career.
Dec 31, 21:28
 Ireland players celebrate winning the Six Nations Championship and the Grand Slam with the trophies on March 18, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 30-21
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 30 to 21.
Dec 31, 07:35
 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham in action with Napoli's Elif Elmas on October 3, 2023
Real Madrid vs. Napoli: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Napoli, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Nov 28, 05:37
 Napoli's Victor Osimhen on September 24, 2023
Preview:Hellas Verona vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Hellas Verona and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 15:08
 Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal comes on for his historic debut on April 29, 2023
Barcelona 'unhappy with Spain boss for Lamine Yamal, Messi, Maradona comparison'
Barcelona are reportedly unhappy with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente for comparing record-breaking youngster Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.
Oct 7, 14:32
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