Diego Maradona

About Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona turned professional at Argentinos Juniors in 1976, launching what would become a 21-year journey through 3 countries for the Argentine midfielder. Now retired, Maradona left the game having last played for Boca Juniors in 1997.

Reading the grid stop by stop, the route runs: Argentinos Juniors (1976–1981), then Boca Juniors (1981–1982), then Barcelona (1982–1984), then Napoli (1984–1991), then Sevilla (1992–1993), then Newell's (1993–1994), then Boca Juniors (1995–1997). Every transfer on that list changed the trajectory in its own way.

The longest loyalty belonged to Napoli, an association stretching about 7 years. A suitcase was packed in 1982: destination Barcelona, Spain. The full route covers Argentina, Spain, Italy, so recognizing this career grid takes broad football knowledge.

The ledger shows 680 recorded appearances, 345 goals, 180 assists.

Careers like this one are the raw material of every Daily Play round. When the grid opens on Argentinos Juniors in 1976, players around the world race to connect those 6 badges to the name Diego. The timeline below shows every clue the riddle would give you.