Diego Maradona, is regarded as the greatest football player the world has so far seen. He was born on October 30, 1960, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Maradna was the first son, after his parents had three daughters. Despite being brought up under extreme financial crisis, Maradona developed his knack for football at a very tender age. The lack of financial stability did not hinder in his growing interest for the game. At the age of only 3 he received his first football as a gift and since then he has always been devoted towards achieving the best. His exceptional talent grabbed the attention of a talent scout who introduced him to the Buenos Aires's Argentinos junior and since then there was no looking back.
He was hailed as the captain of Argentina. In 1990 World cup Maradona again served as the captian of the Argentinean team. However, his performance was not up the mark due to a severe ankle injury. Regardless of his short height, Maradona’s incomparable ball control, speed, vision and reflexes made him memorable even in today’s era. His career reached the summit when the Argentinean team won the World Cup of 1986. He was honoured with the nick name “El Pibe de Oro" which meant The Golden Boy. Diego Maradona had become an ideal object of adoration amongst the people. After the World Cup he was transferred to FC Barcelona for the world record fees of about $7.6 million.
He has made history with his records for the Argentinean team. In the international sphere too he has scored 34 goals in just 91 caps. Even now his infamous “Hand of God” goal and “The Goal of the century” remains etched in history. He won the “Golden Ball” during the FIFA World Cup where he had captained Argentina. His country was engulfed with pride during all the glorious years in his career. The power he had to avoid his defenders is beyond words. It was almost impossible for his rival team to stop him.
On 7th of November 1984 Maradona married his longtime fiancée Claudia Villafañe. Though blessed with two children, Dalma and Gianinna the couple got divorced in 2004. From 1980 to 2004, Diego Maradona remained a drug addict, which adversely affected both his health as well as his performance. Although he relocated to Cuba and tried to maintain a drug rehab plan, things did not get any better. He majorly suffered from a myocardial infarction followed by a cocaine overdose in 2004.
At an age of 57 his salary is approximately calculated to be about £3 million annually. Diego Maradona is estimated to have a net worth of $100 Thousand that he has earned by playing, managing and coaching the Argentine football team. Not only did he thrill his admirers with his brilliant performance but also inspired them. There is no doubt that Deigo Maradona is the idol to many, an undisputed leader to his team mates for whom he played, that too just for one reason, to play.
| Birth Date: | 30 Oct, 1960 |
| Age: | 59 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | Argentina |
| Birth Place: | Lanús |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Argentine association football manager and former player |
| Spouse: | Claudia Villafañe[1989-2003] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 500 thousand |
