Hertha's Santiago Ascacibar got Diego Maradona tattooed on his leg when he was 13
It's safe to say that Hertha BSC's Santiago Ascacibar is a big fan of Diego Maradona.
Hertha BSC midfielder Santiago Ascacibar has revealed he got Diego Maradona tattooed on his calf when he was just 13 years old.
"I got it when I was 13 years old. Diego's above everything in Argentina," the Argentine international told Sport Bild when asked about the tattoo.
"My father's a Maradona fan, and he said he loved it. My mother was against it. But I did it anyway," he added.
Asked if he likes Maradona more than Lionel Messi, the 23-year-old responded:
"You can't compare the two. They've each been the best of their time. I dream of playing behind Messi in midfield for the national team. The next Copa America will be played in Argentina. To be there would be a dream for me."
Ascacibar, 23, has made four appearances for Argentina.
You can see a photo of the tattoo here:
Su pasado en Estudiantes podría ser un problema. Pero no tengamos ninguna duda en que Santiago Ascacibar se muere por ser dirigido por Maradona. Y sí, si hasta lo tiene tatuado en su gemelo... pic.twitter.com/BB6GjHbYL1
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