Ma-Gi-Ca: The Anatomy of Napoli’s Golden Trident ​Before the late 1980s, the Scudetto had never traveled south of Rome. The arrival of the "Ma-Gi-Ca" frontline—Maradona, Giordano, Careca—redefined Italian football tactical history, delivering clinical finishing, fluid positional interchange, and historic silverware to the Stadio San Paolo. ​Diego Armando Maradona Operating as the tactical focal point and free-roaming number 10, Maradona orchestrated the golden era for the Partenopei between 1984 and 1991. Across all competitive fixtures, his official record stands at 259 appearances, 115 goals, 2 Serie A titles (1986–87, 1989–90), 1 Coppa Italia (1986–87), 1 UEFA Cup (1988–89), 1 Supercoppa Italiana (1990). In the 1987–88 campaign featuring this trident, he claimed the Serie A Capocannoniere with 15 league goals, serving as both chief creator and primary finisher. ​Bruno Giordano Signed from Lazio in 1985, Giordano was the technical link between midfield and attack, renowned for his ...