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  • Hamsik needs one goal to overtake Altafini, equal Maradona!

    Hamsik needs one goal to overtake Altafini, equal Maradona!

    Napoli have a lot to play for this weekend. Maurizio Sarri's side welcome Frosinone on Saturday evening knowing that a win will guarantee them second place, synonymous with automatic qualification to the Champions League group stages. 

    But that's not all: Marek Hamsik also has the chance to earn an even more illustrious place in Napoli's history. Having joined Napoli in 2007, the Slovakian needs just one more goal (his 81st) to match club legend Diego Armando Maradona's Serie A record. Maradona is second in the club's all-time rankings, behind Antonio Vojak, who ended his career with 102. 

    Moreover, a further goal will take the -year-old to 98 in all competitions...equal to fifth place in the all-time rankings, overtaking Jose Altafini. 

    Know what's crazy? Hamsik is only 28, and after a so-so season two years ago, recovered to his best to net five goalas this year, playing a commanding role in Maurizio Sarri's high-scoring team. 

    Hamsik has already overtaken Careca (96) in the latter list, though proficient cup scorer Edinson Cavani is ahead of him with 104.

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