Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are era defining players that would not look out of place in a team of the greatest players to ever play the game.
Controversial forward Maradona had a two year spell with Messi's current side Barcelona.
The best days of his career came while at Napoli and as a youngster with Argentinos Juniors.
Messi has been with Barca since 2000, when he was just 14 years old.
The two were united at the 2010 World Cup, as Maradona coached an Argentina team captained by Lionel Messi.
The question remains, who was better?
Check out the stats and video highlights below and let us know who you think was greatest. Messi or Maradona?
Lionel Messi
| Team | Total Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 292 | 207 |
| Argentina | 66 | 19 |
Diego Maradona
| Team | Total Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Argentinos Juniors | 167 | 115 |
| Boca Juniors | 40 | 28 |
| Barcelona | 58 | 38 |
| Napoli | 259 | 115 |
| Sevilla | 29 | 8 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 5 | 0 |
| Argentina | 91 | 34 |
Source: DSG
