Diego Maradona's early life and youth career laid the foundation for his future success in football.
Birth
1960-10-30
Diego Armando Maradona was born in Lanus, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joining Las Cebollitas
1968
At age eight, Maradona joined Las Cebollitas (“The Little Onions”), a boys’ team that went on to win 136 consecutive games and a national championship.
Signing with Argentinos Juniors
1974
Maradona signed with Argentinos Juniors at age 14.
First-Division Debut
1976
Maradona made his first-division debut with Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday.
