Diego Maradona

Name in native country: Diego Armando Maradona Franco 
Date of birth: 30.10.1960 
Place of birth: Lanús 
Country: Argentina 
Position: Midfield - Attacking Midfield 
Foot: left 

Maradona is an icon in Argentina. As a soccer player, he took his team to new heights and became a hero to sports fans – many of whom referred to him as “San Diego.” He also took sports paychecks to new heights, claiming unheard of salaries in trade after trade. Maradona was plagued by cocaine addiction, though, and his career came to an early end. His performance included two memorable goals against England, one scored with his hand (the referee mistakenly thought the ball struck his head) and now remembered as the “Hand of God,” and another that saw him dribble through a pack of defenders.