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Diego Maradona was one of possibly the two greatest soccer players ever (Pele being the other). Though Pele may have been a rival, the two played separate positions, and Maradona remains the greatest midfielder of all time...

Childhood

Diego Armando Maradona was born into a poverty stricken family in 1961.

He had no real advantages which would help him become a famous soccer player (his immediate family couldn't even afford a soccer ball).

However, his cousin bought him a soccer ball for his third birthday.

From an early age Diego Maradona would play in the streets with his friends. His skills developed very quickly, and by the age of ten, he was spotted by a scout from the Argentinos Juniors.

He proceeded to lead the youth team (Los Cebollitas) to a junior championship.

Once old enough, he moved up to the regular team in 1976 after becoming the star of the junior team.

Upon Joining the team, he was given the number 10, which was a great honor as it