“1283 goals and five world titles: two for Santos and three for the Brazilian national team.” This is one of the many texts published today in Brazil pelletWho passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. In fact, those goals are much discussed.
In their country of origin, they have always emphasized that the “O Rei” sign More than 1,200 goals between Santos and Cosmos, but they are officially lower. Much less. Because this supposed number of goals has been added including unofficial matches.
According to official figures, Pele played for Santos 665 matches, scoring 643 goals. Far from the previous figures, although it is highlighted that he has practically reached an average of one goal per match. At El Cosmos, already in the United States, he scored a goal 37 goals in 64 games.
After counting all unofficial competitions, Pele has played 1,367 matches in which he has scored 1,283 goals. His 1,000th goal was celebrated in November 1969, in a match between Santos and Vasco de Gama.
In regards to the Brazilian national team, Pele is the best soccer player in the World Cup. The only one who won 3 titles: 1958, 1962 and 1970. Register in this contest 12 goals in 14 games.
More or less goals, official or not, Pele is one of the greatest legends in football history. His death at the age of 82 shocked the world. ‘O Rei’ will be buried in a vertical cemetery in Santos, Ecumenical memorial Necropol. Brazil is already mourning his death.
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