Diego Maradona
Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)
1960 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)
Born
October 30, 1960
Died
2020 (age ~60)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
actor, association football coach, association football player
ArgentinaBorn in LanúsDied in Dique Luján
1960
Born in Lanús (1960-10-30)
1986
AwardWorld Cup Golden Ball
1986
AwardL'Équipe Champion of Champions
1990
Awarddiamond Konex award
2000
AwardFIFA Player of the Century
2020
Died in Dique Luján
About
Diego Armando Maradona was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award, alongside Pelé.
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Who is Diego Maradona?+
Diego Armando Maradona was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award, alongside Pelé.
What does the name Diego mean?+
The name Diego means "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Diego Maradona born?+
Diego Maradona was born on October 30, 1960.
When did Diego Maradona die?+
Diego Maradona died in 2020, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.
The name Diego is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Diego — October 30, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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