Diego Maradona

Argentina · Attacking midfielder (Second striker, Striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1982-1990

Low-slung dribbling genius who could turn a whole match on his own

Nicknames El Pibe de Oro, D10S, Pelusa

84.8OVR#13 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Cosmic kite, what planet did you come from to leave so many Englishmen behind?”
— Víctor Hugo Morales, Uruguayan radio commentator · 1986 · source

Category averages

  • Speed86.0
  • Shooting85.9
  • Passing91.4
  • Ball Control90.8
  • Movement78.2
  • Football IQ93.2
  • Defending Skill34.0
  • Physical81.9
  • Mental82.3
  • Career79.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling99
  2. Possession99
  3. Change of Pace98
  4. First Touch98
  5. Balance98
  6. Big-Game Temperament98
  7. Vision97
  8. Skills & Tricks97
  9. Press Resistance97
  10. Determination97

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 86.0

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed95
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace98

Shooting 85.9

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots90
  • Volleys86
  • Curve94
  • Penalties ●88
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks ●95
  • Shooting Creativity96
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 91.4

  • Short Passing93
  • Long Passing89
  • Through Balls95
  • Crossing85
  • Link-up Play93
  • Vision97
  • Set-Piece Delivery88

Ball Control 90.8

  • Dribbling99
  • Possession99
  • First Touch98
  • Skills & Tricks97
  • Weak Foot55
  • Press Resistance97

Movement 78.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement85
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning90
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 93.2

  • Decision Making95
  • Spatial Awareness95
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity95

Defending Skill 34.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle42
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 81.9

  • Strength78
  • Stamina77
  • Agility94
  • Balance98
  • Recovery89
  • Reactions93
  • Hold-up Play75
  • Aerial Duels55
  • Aggression78

Mental 82.3

  • Big-Game Temperament98
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration82
  • Determination97
  • Tactical Discipline55

Career 79.2

  • Consistency85
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements85
  • Durability68
  • Loyalty76

Profile

Born
30 October 1960
Height
165 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1976–1997
Prime
1982-1990

Club career

  • 1976–1981 Argentinos Juniors
  • 1981–1982 Boca Juniors
  • 1982–1984 Barcelona
  • 1984–1991 Napoli
  • 1992–1993 Sevilla
  • 1993–1994 Newell's Old Boys
  • 1995–1997 Boca Juniors

Honours

World Cup 1

1986 Argentina

Europa League 1

1989 Napoli

League title · Argentine Primera División Boca Juniors 1

1981 Metropolitano

League title · Serie A Napoli 2

1986–87, 1989–90

Copa del Rey 1

1982–83

Coppa Italia 1

1986–87

Supercoppa Italiana 1

1990

World Cup Golden Ball 1

1986

South American Footballer of the Year 2

1979, 1980

Capocannoniere 1

1987–88

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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