Diego Armando Maradona

The 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico was won by Argentina, with a team captained by Diego Armando Maradona and managed by Carlos Salvador Bilardo. The Albiceleste became two-time world champions by defeating West Germany 3-2 in the final.
Key Tournament Facts
Venue and Dates: Mexico, from May 31 to June 29, 1986.
Historic Match: Argentina vs. England in the quarterfinals, remembered for Maradona's two goals: "The Hand of God" and the "Goal of the Century".
Goals from the Final: José Luis Brown, Jorge Valdano and Jorge Burruchaga scored to give Argentina the victory at the Azteca Stadium.

Diego Armando Maradona's personality was overwhelming, charismatic, and deeply rebellious, marked by a mixture of genius, a sense of belonging to his humble roots, and extreme emotional intensity.
Main Features
Charisma and leadership: He exerted a magnetic presence that inspired absolute confidence in his colleagues and massive devotion in the people.
Rebellion and defiance: He never hid his direct confrontation against power and injustices, always maintaining an intact class pride.
Liveliness and cunning: He combined the street smarts of his childhood in Villa Fiorito with a sharp intelligence for reading social and sporting contexts.
Intensity and excesses: His life was lived to the limit, with an impulsive and emotional nature that led him to both the highest glory and deep personal conflicts.

Diego Armando Maradona at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico sported a full head of black hair with defined curls, a classic 80s haircut, and the iconic number 10 on his back. He was 25 years old, with an athletic and compact build, and wore the captain's armband for the Argentine national team.
Physical Traits and Style
Curly hair: Dark, medium-length hair with voluminous curls characteristic of her youth.
Physical build: Short stature (1.65 m), powerful legs and strong torso that gave him great stability on the court.
Sports apparel: The classic light blue and white striped jersey, dark shorts and light blue socks.

(I'm specifically including the 1986 World Cup because the story is set there).

Diego Armando Maradona was a legendary Argentine footballer and coach, considered by many to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was born in Lanús on October 30, 1960.