Diego Maradona
Known for Acting · 91 credits
- Born
- 1960-10-30
- Died
- 2020-11-25
- Place of birth
- Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Also known as
- Diego Armando Maradona · Ντιέγκο Μαραντόνα · Ντιέγκο Αρμάντο Μαραντόνα · دييغو مارادونا · دييغو أرماندو مارادونا · El Pibe de Oro
Biography
Diego Armando Maradona (30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) 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. Maradona's vision, passing, ball control, and dribbling skills were combined with his small stature, which gave him a low centre of gravity allowing him to manoeuvre better than most other players. His presence and leadership on the field had a great effect on his team's general performance, while he would often be singled out by the opposition. In addition to his creative abilities, he possessed an eye for goal and was known to be a free kick specialist. A precocious talent, Maradona was given the nickname "El Pibe de Oro" ("The Golden Boy"), a name that stuck with him throughout his career. He also had a troubled off-field life and was banned in both 1991 and 1994 for abusing drugs.
An advanced playmaker who operated in the classic number 10 position, Maradona was the first player to set the world record transfer fee twice: in 1982 when he transferred to Barcelona for £5 million, and in 1984 when he moved to Napoli for a fee of £6.9 million. He played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla, and Newell's Old Boys during his club career, and is most famous for his time at Napoli where he won numerous accolades.
In his international career with Argentina, he earned 91 caps and scored 34 goals. Maradona played in four FIFA World Cups, including the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, where he captained Argentina and led them to victory over West Germany in the final, and won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. In the 1986 World Cup quarter final, he scored both goals in a 2–1 victory over England that entered football history for two different reasons. The first goal was an unpenalized handling foul known as the "Hand of God", while the second goal followed a 60 m (66 yd) dribble past five England players, voted "Goal of the Century" by FIFA.com voters in 2002.
Maradona became the coach of Argentina's national football team in November 2008. He was in charge of the team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before leaving at the end of the tournament. He then coached Dubai-based club Al Wasl in the UAE Pro-League for the 2011–12 season. In 2017, Maradona became the coach of Fujairah before leaving at the end of the season. In May 2018, Maradona was announced as the new chairman of Belarusian club Dynamo Brest. He arrived in Brest and was presented by the club to start his duties in July. From September 2018 to June 2019, Maradona was coach of Mexican club Dorados. He was the coach of Argentine Primera División club Gimnasia de La Plata from September 2019 until his death in November 2020.
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Known For
TV Shows (15)
Champs-Elysées
1982
as Self
Sportclub Story
2015
as Self (archive footage)
De pé a pá
1996
as Self
Robinson Report
2007
as Self
Viva el lunes
1995
as Self
Argentine National Team, Road to Qatar
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Peor es nada
1990
as Self - Guest
Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
2024
as Self (archive footage)
The Daughter of God: Dalma Maradona
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Maradona in Mexico
2019
as Self
Hooligans
2002
as Self
Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments
2018
as Self
Más allá de Diego
2021
as Self (archive footage)
I demoni dello sport
2025
as Self
#SkyBuffaRacconta Pelé, O Rei
2020
Movies (76)
Messi
2014
as Self
The Last Duel
2026
as Self
The Match
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Dreams
2019
as Self
Messiah - A Lionel Messi Story
2024
as Self (archive footage)
VM-krönika 2010
2010
as Self (archive footage)
God's Shirt
2026
as Self (archive footage)
VM-krönika 2006
2006
as Self (archive footage)
VM-krönika 1990
1990
as Self (archive footage)
VM-krönika 2018
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Fútbol argentino
1990
as Self
Gracias Diego
2020
as Himself
VM-krönika 1994
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Hero
1986
as Self
Bichos Criollos
2012
as Self
The History of the World Cups: Mexico '86
2000
as Self (archive footage)
Mexiko - WM im Schatten der Kartelle
2026
as Self (Archive Footage)
Argentina... Argentina...
2006
as Self
Puntapié
2020
as Self
Soldier, a documentary about Guillermo Moreno
2017
Written in the Stars
2023
as Self(archive footage)
Maradona Confidential
2018
as Self
VM-krönika 1982
1982
as Self (archive footage)
VM-krönika 1986
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Gascoigne
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Maradonapoli
2017
as Self
Diego Maradona
2019
as Self (voice)
Maradona: The Fall
2022
as Self (archive footage)
De Zurda
2014
as Self
Napoli corner
1987
as Él mismo
El Mundial México 86
as Self (archive footage)
El rey Puma
2026
as Self
Maradona, the Golden Kid
2006
as Self
The Final: Attack on Wembley
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Maradona by Kusturica
2008
as Self
Soccer Shoot-Out
1991
as Self
Lionel Messi - The Drama of Argentina
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Maradona '86
2014
as Self
L'Âge d'or de la pub
2023
as Self (archive footage)
The Death of God
2021
as self
Loving Maradona
2005
as Self
Néstor Kirchner, la película
2012
as Self
Maradona: The Good, The Mad, The Bad & The Ugly
2002
as Himself
England 2006: The Golden Generation
2026
as Self (archive photo)
Todos Los Caminos Conducen a Boca
2025
as Self
Who Stole the Cup?
2018
as VIP Guest
100 gol - Diego Armando Maradona vs Edinson Cavani
as Self
Te rompo el rating
1981
as Él mismo
Ronaldo vs. Messi: Face Off!
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Football Gone Crazy
1996
Antes del 10: El Pelusa de Fiorito
2020
as Self
Buffa e Morales: storie di fútbol
2016
as Diego Maradona
When Lineker Met Maradona
2006
as Self
True Stories: Maradona
1995
as Self
Looking for Buenos Aires
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Tifosi
1999
as Diego Armando Maradona
I Have Seen Maradona
1999
as Self
Kadyrov, The Dictator of Chechnya
2018
as Self
War es Mord? Die geheime Todesakte Maradona!
as self
What Killed Maradona?
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Messi
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Ilusión Nacional
2014
as Self (archive footage)
The Day Maradona Met Gardel
1996
as Diego Maradona
Boca Juniors 3D: The Movie
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Dictator: One Crazy Job
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Rooney 2004: World At His Feet
2024
as Self (archive photo)
Maradona: The Greatest Ever
2021
as Self
Arte é o Futebol Sem Bola
2002
as Self (archive footage)
¡Qué linda es mi familia!
1980
as Self
1986. The story behind the Cup
2016
as Self
Under the Lights: Maradona
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Worlds Greatest Goals
1989
as Self (archive footage)
Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego
2018
as Self
Paolo Rossi: A Champion is a Dreamer Who Never Gives Up
2020
as Self
Informe Plus+. México 86 cuando Maradona se hizo D10S
2026
as Self
About Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona (30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) 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. Maradona's vision, passing, ball control, and dribbling skills were combined with his small stature, which gave him a low centre of gravity allowing him to manoeuvre better than most other players. His presence and leadership on the field had a great effect on his team's… With 91 credits spanning from 1980 to 2026, Diego Maradona has appeared in 76 films and 15 TV shows.
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- The Match (2026) — as Self (archive footage)
- Dreams (2019) — as Self
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