One of the Greatest Footballers of All Time: Pele’s Goals
What is the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Pele? One of the greatest footballers of all time? A three-time World Cup winner? Or the 767 goals he scored?
Pele, with the real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was born in 1940 and started playing football at the age of 15. From the moment he first started, it was clear to many that he was special – both on and off the field.
Goals Scored by Pele in His Career
Pele scored an incredible total of 767 goals during his entire career. Below is the breakdown of his goals;
- In his professional career – during which he played for Santos FC and the New York Cosmos – he scored 643 goals.
- In international matches, he scored 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil.
- He also scored 47 goals in 29 games for the Brazilian national team in friendly matches.
- During his brief spell at the New York Cosmos, he scored 17 goals in 28 appearances.
Conclusion
Pele was not only an incredible footballer but an inspiration to so many. His goalscoring record is a testament to that. He is a legend who changed the history of football forever.
