Diego Armando Maradona

nickname

El Diez, Diegote, Pelusa, Dieguito, D10S, Barrilete, Cósmico, El 10, El Pibe de Oro

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Lanus, Buenos Aires, Argentina

nationality

training

The information on Diego Maradona’s formal education is not available.

However, he began his football education with an amateur club Estrella Roja . Eventually he was spotted by a talent scout working for Argentine giants Argentinos Juniors. At the age of 8 he was selected to the junior team of the Buenos Aires based club better known as Los Cebollitas (The Little Onions).

occupation

Former Professional Footballer, Manager, Spiritual Coach, Television Personality

family

• Vater – Diego Maradona “The Shop”
• Mutter – Dalma Salvadora Franco “Doña Tota”
• Siblings – Rita Maradona (Sister), Anna Maria Maradona(Sister), Elsa Maradona (Sister), Maria Rose Maradona (Sister), Claudia Maradona (Sister), Raúl Maradona (Brother) (Former Soccer Player), Hugo Maradona (Brother) ( former professional soccer player, soccer coach)

Manager

He was formerly represented by Jon Smith .

However, later his ex-wife Claudia began to represent him.

Position

Attacking midfielder, Back up the striker

Shirt Number

10

He wore jersey #10 while playing for Boca Juniors, Barcelona, ​​Argentina national team and Napoli.

To build

Big

Height

5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm

weight

76 kg or 167.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Diego Maradona dated –

1. Lucía Galán (1982-1983) – Diego Maradona began dating singer Lucía Galán in 1982 shortly after moving to Barcelona. However, this affair broke out in 1983, when Maradona expressed his desire to return to his former girlfriend Claudia.
2. Claudia Villafañe (1981-2004) – Maradona and Claudia were childhood sweethearts and were rumored to have met at a private party. Maradona had cut off this relationship in 1982 after moving to Barcelona. However, they connected and married on November 7, 1984. Their first daughter, Dalma Nerea, was born on April 2, 1987, and their second daughter, Gianinna Dinorah, was born on May 16, 1989. Diego remained unfaithful to Claudia even after marriage and they eventually divorced in 2004.
3. Cristina Sinagra (1985) – Diego had an affair with Cristina in 1985. Maradona, who was playing for Napoli, met Cristina at a golf tournament. From this affair came the son Diego Junior, whom Maradona first met in 2003.
4. Valeria Sabalain (1995) – Diego met Valeria in 1995 at a nightclub where she used to work as a bartender. They had a very short-lived affair, which resulted in a daughter, Jana. Valeria filed a paternity suit against Maradona in 2007, which she eventually won.
5. Silvina Luna (2005) – After splitting up with Claudia, Maradona had a brief affair with Argentine actress Silvina Luna. Although they never confirmed their relationship in the press, they were still seen up close at a number of parties.
6. Veronica Ojeda (2013) – Veronica and Diego started dating each other in 2013 after meeting through mutual friends. Veronica gave birth to Diego’s youngest child, a boy, in 2013. However, Diego didn’t even bother to show up for Veronica’s delivery.
7. Rocio Oliva (2013-Present) – Diego started dating Rocio Oliva, a former soccer player in 2013. He was rumored to be sleeping with Veronica at the same time. In February 2014, they got engaged in Rome on the eve of Valentine’s Day.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Schwarz

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Trimmed beard
• Long curly locks
• round belly
• Numerous tattoos

measurements

Diego Maradona’s body specification could be:

• Chest – 107 cm or 42 inches
• Arms/biceps – 14 inches or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 37 inches or 94 cm

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Diego has a long-standing brand endorsement deal Puma .

In 2010 he was signed by the luxury watch brand, Hublot as a brand ambassador.

He later signed a deal with Indian jewelry brand, Chemmanur International Jewelers .

Religion

Christianity

Known for

• Be one of the best soccer players.
• Lead Argentina to World Cup glory.
• Its legendary status among Napoli and Argentina fans.
• His infamous Hand of God goal against England in their 1986 World Cup quarter-final win

First football game

Maradona played his professional match for Argentinos Juniors on October 20, 1976, just ten days before his 16 ^th birthday.

He made his debut for Boca Juniors on February 22, 1981 against Talleres de Córdoba. He went on to score two in a 4-1 win.

On February 27, 1977 he made his international debut for Argentina in a friendly against Hungary.

He made his first appearance for Italian club Napoli on 16 September 1984 against Hellas Verona in a 3–1 away loss.

Strengthen

• Dribbling
• speed
• Strength
• long shots
• Complete
• free kicks
• Vision
• Front check

weaknesses

• persistence
• Lack of focus
• Bad discipline

first movie

As an actor, he had his first film appearance in the musical comedy Qué linda es mi familia! than himself in 1980.

First TV show

Aside from football matches, his first TV appearance was in a comedy show Supermingo 1986 in the first three episodes.

Personal trainer

Diego Maradona’s workout routine and diet plan are unknown.

Diego Maradona favorite things

• Players – Rivelino and George Best
• Team – Boca Juniors

Diego Maradona facts

1. His second goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals, in which he outpaced five players over 66 metres, was declared the goal of the century by FIFA.com voters in 2002.
2. When he was 12, he showed his skills and tricks with the ball during the half-time break of Argentina’s top division games.
3. Such was his fondness for Boca Juniors that he turned down River Plate’s offer to make him their highest-paid player at the age of 21 when he left Argentinos Juniors.
4. He was the first Barcelona player to receive an ovation from Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Only Ronaldinho and Iniesta are other players who get that respect.
5. When he moved to Napoli in July 1984, he was the most expensive player in the world with his $10.48 million in transfer fees.
6. During his time at Naples, he led his club to two Serie A titles, which were the only league titles in its history.
7. Diego Maradona holds the record as Napoli’s top scorer. He scored 115 goals in all competitions for the club.
8. In 2000 he was named FIFA Player of the Century and was included in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
9. He was named World Footballer of the Year in 1986.
10. He was named Footballer of the Year by Argentina Football Writers four times – in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1986.
11. You can connect with Diego Maradona on Facebook.
12. Visit its official website at www.diegomaradonagroup.com.