Pelé vs Diego Maradona: Who is the GOAT?
Pelé
Brazil
Diego Maradona
Argentina
⚽ Soccer • Career Comparison
The Pelé vs Diego Maradona GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in soccer history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the soccer GOAT debate once and for all.
Compare Players
Pelé
Brazil
Diego Maradona
Argentina
Head-to-Head Score
Pelé
15
Ties
3
Maradona
1
Out of 19 statistical categories
Why They're GOATs
Why
Pelé is a GOAT
- ⚽767 career goals
- 🌍3x World Cup champion
- 🎯272 career assists
- 🌐77 international goals
- 🎩92 career hat-tricks
Why
Maradona is a GOAT
- 🌍1x World Cup champion
Skills Comparison
Career Peak Season
Best Goals in a single season
Pelé
58
1957-58
BESTMaradona
28
1980-81
Detailed Statistics
Scoring
Playmaking
Trophies
Awards
International
Longevity
Discipline
Goals Over Time
Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)
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The GOAT Verdict
In the Pelé vs Diego Maradona GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 19 statistical categories, Pelé leads in 15 categories while Diego Maradona leads in 1, with 3 tied.
Looking at peak performance in Goals, Pelé reached 58 in 1958, while Diego Maradona hit 28 in 1981.
Ultimately, the soccer GOAT debate between Pelé and Diego Maradona comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary soccer rivalry.
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