Diego Maradona
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Diego Maradona's career is defined by historic achievements. He is the only player to have set the world transfer record twice. His 1986 World Cup performance is considered one of the greatest individual tournaments ever, capped by the Goal of the Century, voted the best in World Cup history. He is the joint FIFA Player of the Century, a testament to his enduring impact. Maradona transformed Napoli from a mid-table side to Serie A champions, a feat that made him a demigod in Naples.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA Player of the Century
Joint winner with Pelé
Goal of the Century
Second goal against England in 1986 voted greatest in World Cup history
Honorary Citizenship of Naples
Awarded for his contributions to the city's football club
Konex Diamond Award
Highest honour in Argentine sports
Rankings & Lists
FIFA Player of the Century
Greatest Players of the 20th Century
Top 100 Footballers of All Time
Greatest Player of All Time
Magazine Covers
TIME
1986
Maradona: The Hand of God
Sports Illustrated
1986
The World's Greatest Soccer Player
France Football
1984
Maradona: The New King
El Gráfico
1976
Maradona Debut
Records & Feats
First player to be transferred for over £5 million
Maradona's move to Barcelona in 1982 set a new world record fee of £5 million.
First player to be transferred for over £6.9 million
His transfer to Napoli in 1984 broke the world record again, reaching £6.9 million.
Goal of the Century
His second goal against England in the 1986 World Cup was voted the greatest goal in World Cup history by FIFA.com users.