Raúl Maradona
Raúl Alfredo Maradona Franco, also known as Lalo Maradona (born 29 November 1966) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Raúl Alfredo Maradona Franco | ||
Date of birth | 29 November 1966 | ||
Place of birth | Lanús, Argentina | ||
Playing 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 | ? | (?) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Career
Maradona, who is the brother of fellow players Diego and Hugo, 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 he won the regular season championship, and reached the CNSL Championship final where the club faced St. Catharines Wolves, and won the series on 11-0 goals 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] He signed with the Buffalo Blizzard for the 1997/1998 NPSL indoor season, and appeared in five matches and recorded one goal. He finished off his career in South America.
In 1998, he played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League with Toronto Olympians.[11]
References
- Paul Doyle (11 July 2012). "Does Diego Maradona have a more famous brother?". The Guardian.
- "Profile". BDFutbol.
- "Lalo Maradona | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- BROUSSEAU, Dave. "Strikers Sign Lalo Maradona". tribunedigital-sunsentinel. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- Lodes, Kirk J. (2008-01-01). The American Soccer Guide. Kirk Lodes. ISBN 9781930852099.
- DaCosta, Norman (May 3, 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 2016-05-15.
- Glover, Robin. "October 27, 1996". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- "Raul Maradona | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- Glover, Robin. "June 22, 1997". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
- "Bosman legal fight finally ends - Maradona signs". Toronto Star. December 23, 1998. p. C8.