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Life & work

The player behind the career.

Biography and career records reviewed 23 Oct 2026.

Diego Maradona was the captain and creative centre of Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning side. FIFA’s account of that campaign records five goals, five assists and the tournament’s Golden Ball.

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His club career included Barcelona and Napoli, with the move to Italy coming in 1984. The Argentine forward was born in Lanús on 30 October 1960 and died on 25 November 2020.

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Full name
Diego Armando MaradonaFC Barcelona
Born
30 October 1960 · Lanús, ArgentinaFC Barcelona
Died
25 November 2020FC Barcelona
Height · historical listing
1.68 mFC Barcelona
1986 World Cup
Winner · Golden BallFIFA
1986 World Cup contributions
5 goals · 5 assistsFIFA
Preferred foot
LeftFC Barcelona

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Diego Maradona, in detail

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Height · historical listing1.68 m
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Barcelona, Napoli and Argentina

Maradona’s Barcelona period ran from 1982 to 1984. His move to Napoli opened the next major club chapter, while the 1986 World Cup gave his international career its defining tournament.

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In Mexico, Argentina’s captain combined scoring and creation: five goals and five assists across the tournament. FIFA awarded him the Golden Ball as the competition’s outstanding player.

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Biographical details and statistical scope

Barcelona’s biographical accounts identify his birthplace as Lanús and list his height at 1.68 m. Club retrospectives present different appearance and goal totals, so this profile does not merge those figures into an unsupported all-competition total.

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Why the Napoli years matter

Barcelona’s retrospective credits Maradona’s Napoli period with two Italian league championships, an Italian Cup and a UEFA Cup. Those club achievements give a second perspective on a player often remembered primarily through the 1986 World Cup.

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Business & partnerships

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The published record

Career milestones.

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  1. 1960-10-30

    Born in Lanús

    Born in the Buenos Aires area of Argentina.

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  2. 1982

    Barcelona move

    Arrived at Barcelona from Boca Juniors.

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  3. 1984

    Napoli chapter

    Left Barcelona for Napoli.

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  4. 1986

    Argentina’s captain

    Led Argentina to the World Cup title and won the Golden Ball.

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  5. 2020-11-25

    Death

    Died at the age of 60.

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Quick answers

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Answers grounded in the sources below.

What did Maradona win at the 1986 World Cup?

He captained Argentina to the title and won the Golden Ball. FIFA credits him with five goals and five assists in that tournament.

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When did Maradona play for Barcelona?

Barcelona records his first-team period as 1982–1984. He moved to Napoli in 1984.

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How tall was Diego Maradona?

Barcelona’s anniversary account lists him at 1.68 m.

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