Raúl Alfredo Maradona, also known as Lalo Maradona (born 29 November 1966) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raúl Alfredo Maradona | ||
| Date of birth | 29 November 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Lanús, Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Boca Juniors | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986 | Boca Juniors | 3 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | Granada | 19 | (2) |
| 1989–? | Avispa Fukuoka | ? | (?) |
| 1993 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 8 | (2) |
| 1995–1996 | Toronto Italia | ? | (?) |
| 1996–1997 | Toronto Shooting Stars (indoor) | 27 | (12) |
| 1997 | North York Talons | ||
| 1997–1998 | Buffalo Blizzard (indoor) | 5 | (1) |
| 1998 | Deportivo Municipal | 1 | (0) |
| 1998 | Toronto Olympians | ||
| 1999 | Deportivo Laferrere | ? | (?) |
| 1999 | Deportivo Italia | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editMaradona played in Argentina for Boca Juniors, in Spain for Granada, and in Peru for Deportivo Municipal; he also played in Japan and Canada and Venezuela.[1][2] In 1993, he went to North America to sign with Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the American Professional Soccer League.[3][4][5] In 1995, he signed with Toronto Italia of the Canadian National Soccer League.[6][7] The following season his team won the regular season championship, and reached the CNSL Championship final where the club faced St. Catharines Wolves, and won the series 11–0 on aggregate.[8] After the conclusion of the CNSL season he signed with the Toronto Shooting Stars of the National Professional Soccer League, where he appeared in 27 matches and recorded 12 goals.[9] Following the conclusion of the indoor season Maradona returned to the CNSL and signed with North York Talons.[10]
In 1998 he joined Peruvian side for Deportivo Municipal, where he was greeted as a star but only played a few games.[11] He subsequently played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League with Toronto Olympians.[12]
Personal life
editMaradona is the brother of fellow players Diego (1960–2020) and Hugo (1969–2021).[13][14] Their father Diego Maradona (known as "Chitoro"; 1927–2015), who worked at a chemicals factory, was of Guaraní (Indigenous) and Spanish (Basque) descent, and their mother Dalma Salvadora Franco (known as "Doña Tota"; 1930–2011), was of Italian descent.[15]
References
edit- ^ Paul Doyle (11 July 2012). "Does Diego Maradona have a more famous brother?". The Guardian.
- ^ "Profile". BDFutbol.
- ^ "Lalo Maradona | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ Brousseau, Dave. "Strikers Sign Lalo Maradona". tribunedigital-sunsentinel. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ Lodes, Kirk J. (1 January 2008). The American Soccer Guide. Kirk Lodes. ISBN 9781930852099.
- ^ DaCosta, Norman (3 May 1995). "Italia signs Raul Maradona". Toronto Star. p. C9.
- ^ BDFA. "Ficha Estadistica de RAUL MARADONA -raul alfredo maradona- (perfil, ficha, profile, stats)". www.bdfa.com.ar. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "October 27, 1996". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ "Raul Maradona | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "June 22, 1997". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ El bizarro paso de Maradona por el River de Perú, Diario Olé.
- ^ "Bosman legal fight finally ends – Maradona signs". Toronto Star. 23 December 1998. p. C8.
- ^ Law, Joshua (18 November 2021). "The story of the day all 3 Maradona brothers played for Granada". Planet Football.
- ^ Says, Football Kits (24 August 2013). "Hugo and Lalo Maradona: Maradona Brothers". Hanging by Futbol.
- ^ Welch, Julie (25 November 2020). "Diego Maradona obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
Sources
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