Historical profile
Tournament role and career context
Mexico 1986 became the defining international chapter of Maradona's career. Operating with freedom behind the forwards, he carried possession, created chances, scored five times and directly shaped Argentina's route through the knockout rounds.
Mexico 1986
Captain, Golden Ball winner and the tournament's decisive creative force.
7Apps
5Goals
5Assists
Career highlights
- Began his senior career with Argentinos Juniors in 1976.
- Won the Argentine title with Boca Juniors before moving to Barcelona.
- Transformed Napoli into Italian champions and later won the UEFA Cup.
- Captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup and the 1990 final.
- Returned to Boca Juniors for the final stage of his playing career.