Pelé
Pelé is the ST branch when your next Legend upgrade needs to fix striker instead of CAM.
Players
Maradona
If CAM is holding back your Starting XI, Maradona is worth chasing; his 99 OVR Legend card turns midfield into a real Cup push.
Maradona Tier, Stats, And Key Details
- Role
- CAM
- Type
- Legend
- Obtain
- Legends Pack / Legend Teams Pass
Maradona Stats
- OVR
- 99
- Position
- CAM
- Tier
- S
Is Maradona Worth Using In Your Squad?
If your attack already has a striker but the center of the pitch still drags down Squad OVR, Maradona is the Legend card that makes sense. His 99 OVR CAM slot gives Argentina links a high-rated hub and keeps the midfield from being patched with short-term Special rolls. The card loses priority if the swap breaks several blue links; he pays off when CAM raises the full 4-3-3, not when he sits isolated above a weak midfield.
Your weak CAM slot is where Maradona pays off
If your squad has enough forwards but still loses OVR through the middle, CAM is where Maradona's 99 OVR matters. He also gives Argentina chemistry a stronger base than moving unrelated high-rated cards across the formation.
Where It Pays Off
Where It Can Fall Short
Your Legends path makes Maradona worth the CAM spend
Maradona comes from the Legends Pack or Legend Teams Pass path. Spending toward him makes sense when CAM is the slot blocking your Cup push; if striker or defense is lower, those positions will move the full Starting XI more than a 99 OVR midfield upgrade.
Your Argentina links decide whether Maradona starts now
Your lineup gets the most from Maradona when CAM links into nearby midfield and forward cards. Argentina or Legend-team links give the swap a reason beyond raw OVR. If a lower-rated card creates more active blue links and the total OVR is higher, Maradona is a later rebuild piece instead of the current starter.
Compare These Before Choosing Maradona
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R9 / Ronaldo
R9 is the striker branch when your 2002 Brazil path is stronger than the Legends Pack path.
Other Players To Compare With Maradona
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P Pelé
If ST is your weak Cup slot, Pelé is worth building around; his 99 OVR Legend card gives the attack a stable push without waiting for Prime.
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R R9 / Ronaldo
If 2002 Brazil is your closest path, R9 / Ronaldo is worth building around; his 99 OVR ST card gives Brazil squads a Cup-ready striker.
Maradona FAQ
Is Maradona worth chasing in Build A Soccer Squad?
Yes. Maradona is worth chasing when CAM is your weak premium slot because his 99 OVR card upgrades midfield and supports Argentina links.
Should I chase Maradona before Pelé?
Maradona comes before Pelé only when your striker slot is already stable and CAM is the card holding down your Squad OVR.
When should I leave Maradona out of the lineup?
He sits out when adding him breaks enough chemistry links that your full Starting XI OVR drops after the lineup swap.