1,279Total Goals
1,363Total Appearances
77International Goals
92International Caps
643Club Goals
659Club Appearances

Titles & Trophies

FIFA World CupWinner (1958, 1962, 1970)
South American ChampionshipRunner-up (1959)
Athlete of the CenturyNamed by the International Olympic Committee (1999)
World Player of the CenturyVoted by IFFHS (2000)
FIFA Player of the CenturyJoint winner with Diego Maradona (2000)
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By Competition

Pelé's impressive goal tally spans both club and international competitions.

Domestic League410 apps, 468 goals
International Competitions92 apps, 77 goals
Copa LibertadoresTotal appearances: 46, Total goals: 66
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By Club

Pelé's club career was predominantly with Santos FC, where he achieved remarkable success.

Santos FC583 apps, 569 goals
New York Cosmos64 apps, 37 goals
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Standout Seasons

Pelé had several standout seasons that defined his career.

196539 goals (all comps)
196237 goals (all comps)
196341 goals (all comps)
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International

Pelé's international career with Brazil is legendary.

FIFA World Cups3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
Total Caps92
Total Goals77
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Records Held

Most Goals in a Career1,279 goals in 1,363 games.
Youngest World Cup WinnerAt age 17 in 1958.
Most World Cup Titles3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970).
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Figures are career-to-date for active athletes and reflect widely documented totals; exact splits may vary by source. Open any panel for the full breakdown.