Hamsik passes Maradona to become Napoli's all-time top goalscorer

Marek Hamsik has passed Diego Maradona to become Napoli's all-time leading scorer.

The Slovakia international scored his 116th goal in all competitions during a 3-2 win over Sampdoria in Serie A on Saturday, having tied the Argentine legend on 115 goals with a strike against Torino last weekend.

Maradona's record had stood since 1991 before Hamsik toppled it in the 39th minute on Saturday, converting from close range to give Napoli the game-winner.

It was the third goal in 18 Serie A appearances for Hamsik this season as Napoli sit atop the league.

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Hamsik joined Napoli from Brescia in 2007 and has won two Coppa Italia titles and the Supercoppa Italiana in his time at the San Paolo.

Maradona won two Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia, the Supercoppa and the 1989 UEFA Cup while making 259 appearances over seven years at the club.