Diego Maradona

1986 World Cup MVP. Goal of the Century. 5 goals, 5 assists in knockouts. Argentina's messiah.

Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup run stands as the single greatest individual performance in tournament history, surpassing even Pelé's 1970 campaign in terms of personal impact. He scored 5 goals and provided 5 assists across six knockout matches, including the iconic "Goal of the Century" against England, where he dribbled past five defenders. Without Maradona, Argentina's victory in 1986 is unthinkable—this represents the clearest individual carry in World Cup history.

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