Technical
Mental
Physical
Cross-League Performance Projection
LOG (Level of Game) contextualizes performance across leagues. Maradona's ERA-adjusted 9.6 FGA is among the highest in the series — based on 1986-87 Serie A performance with ERA ×0.95 adjustment.
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA × (Current League Tier ÷ Target League Tier).
Premier League: 9.6 × (3.6 ÷ 3.7) = 9.3
La Liga: 9.6 × (3.6 ÷ 3.7) = 9.3
Note: These projections are adjusted for historical context with ERA ×0.95. Maradona's 1986-87 profile suggests he would be a world-class attacking midfielder in any era. SOA 9.8 and CRK 9.9 are all-series records.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits
Tactical Archetype
"El Diego — The Complete Playmaker" — Maradona transcends tactical systems. His highest fits are Menotti (Argentine free toque), Santana (audacious attack), and Cruyff (ghost runner / deep playmaker). At 26, he is the definitive reference for the creative No. 10 role.
Career Statistics
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club |
|---|---|---|
| ★ FIFA World Cup | 1986 | Argentina |
| ★ Golden Ball (WC) | 1986 | Argentina |
| ◆ Serie A (Scudetto) | 1986-87 | SSC Napoli |
| ◆ Serie A (Scudetto) | 1989-90 | SSC Napoli |
| ◆ Coppa Italia | 1986-87 | SSC Napoli |
| ◆ UEFA Cup | 1988-89 | SSC Napoli |
| ◆ Copa del Rey | 1982-83 | FC Barcelona |
| ◆ Argentine Primera | 1981 | Boca Juniors |
| ★ FIFA Player of the Century | 2000 | — |
Physical Profile
Assessment Note
✓ Positive Filters
- ERA-Adjusted FGA 9.6 — Top-tier all-series — All-series records in SOA (9.8 · 31evt), CRK (9.9 · 28evt), CRS (9.8 · 12evt)
- The England goal (1986 WC QF) — 8 metrics × 10/10 simultaneously — SII_A · DMA · CHR · MCS · SPI · CRS · DYN · CRK — one of the highest single-action score densities
- CRS 9.8 — Elite clutch response — 12 events including World Cup quarter-final, Scudetto deciders
- CLM 9.5 — Exceptional calmness — 8 events, composed under extreme pressure
- Free kick mastery — 4 direct free kick goals in the assessed sample
- OMS 9.0 — Transition work rate — 6 events, including defensive recovery
- DYN 9.4 — Exceptional dynamism — 12 events, positional flexibility in attack
- MCS 9.1 — Strong mental competence — 10 events, maintained performance under contact
- FIFA Player of the Century (2000) — The hardware confirms the performance
◈ Caution Signals
- OBI_P (3 events) · SII_R (3 events) · CHR (4 events) — moderate confidence — Additional matches needed to confirm these metrics
- DMA floor of 7.5/10 — Two documented decision-making errors in 18 events; not a concern at this average (9.2)
- Physical decline post-1991 — The assessed peak is 1986-90; later years show diminished athleticism
- Fixed-camera footage limitations (pre-1990) — Some OBI_S events on far side unobservable; ERA ×0.95 accounts for this
✗ Critical Gaps
- 4 metrics pending full confirmation — OBI_P (3evt), SII_R (3evt), CHR (4evt) — require additional matches to reach 5-event threshold
- Historical footage limitations (pre-1985) — Fixed cameras reduce OBI_S observation quality; ERA adjustment partially addresses this
- 1994 ban context — The suspension affects career longevity assessment; peak years remain definitively elite
◆ Empire FGA Verdict
ERA-Adjusted FGA 9.6 · All-Series Records Across Three Categories · Validation Confirmed. The Empire FGA v3 methodology, applied retroactively to 1986-87 Serie A footage with ERA ×0.95 adjustment and strict Halo Effect Rule enforcement, produces a score that reflects what the video evidence demonstrates — not what Maradona's reputation suggests it should be. SOA 9.8 / 31 events, CRK 9.9 / 28 events, CRS 9.8 / 12 events define the creative ceiling of the framework. The England '86 goal and the Napoli Scudetto campaign represent definitive tactical intelligence evidence. The methodology holds. The pilot succeeds.
Key Timestamps — Best Events
1986 WC QF · vs England · The Goal
Controversial — but within the same match...
54:00 — "The Goal of the Century"
60m dribble · 5 defenders beaten · SII_A 10 · DMA 10 · CRS 10 · CRK 10 · SOA 10
90+ — Match-winning performance · LOG 5.0
1986-87 · Napoli vs Juventus · Scudetto Decider
38:00 — 360° spin · nutmeg · SII_A 9.5 · SOA 10 · DYN 10
68:00 — Assist for the winner · DMA 10 · CRS 10
85:00 — Defensive recovery · OMS 10 · CHR 9
1989 UEFA Cup Final · Napoli vs Stuttgart
CRS 10 · CLM 10 · DMA 10
2nd leg — 3-3 in Stuttgart
SII_A 10 · SOA 10 · CRK 10
Overall — UEFA Cup winner
The definitive European performance