︎︎ㅤ︎꒰ ᭡ 𝓶aradona ◌ั۪

✨ Style and Legacy

He is the king of short dribbling: the ball literally "glued" to his left foot. His passing, shooting, and vision—everything is divine. He is compared to Pelé: Maradona represents street genius, chaos, and passion, while Pelé represents academic precision. FIFA recognized them both as the best players of the 20th century.

📏 Physical Proportions

Contrary to stereotypes, Maradona wasn't tall:

Height: 165 cm (which gave him an incredibly low center of gravity, allowing him to avoid fouls).
Weight: Around 70–72 kg in his prime, but he gained a lot of weight towards the end of his career due to health issues (reaching 100+ kg).

📋 Biography and Career

· Rise of a Genius: Born in a poor neighborhood of Buenos Aires, he made his debut for Argentinos Juniors at 15, and by 16, he was already playing for the Argentina national team. In 1982, he moved to Barcelona (a world record at the time), and the peak of his career came at Napoli (1984–1991), where he led the club to its first two Scudetti and the UEFA Cup.
· Gold in 1986: His greatest triumph was winning the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. It included his two immortal goals in the quarterfinal against England: the "Hand of God" (a controversial handball) and the "Goal of the Century" (a run from the center of the field, beating five opponents).
· Final years: He struggled with drug addiction and coached the Argentina national team (2010 World Cup), but retired. He died in 2020 at the age of 60 from a heart attack.

Diego Maradona is more than just a footballer, he is a cult figure, a genius and a rebel whose life was woven from goals, scandals, drugs and a boundless love for the game.