Pelé
Forward · 1956 to 1977
- Goals
- 787
- Appearances
- 859
- Goals per game
- 0.92
- Major honours
- 38
Scored 644 of 787 career goals for Santos, at 0.98 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 119 |
| 18 | 183 |
| 19 | 220 |
| 20 | 282 |
| 21 | 338 |
| 22 | 396 |
| 23 | 442 |
| 24 | 515 |
| 25 | 535 |
| 26 | 561 |
| 27 | 595 |
| 28 | 640 |
| 29 | 659 |
| 30 | 667 |
| 31 | 681 |
| 32 | 711 |
| 33 | 721 |
| 34 | 738 |
| 35 | 764 |
| 36 | 787 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos | 1956–1974 | 660 | 644 | 0.98 | 91% |
| New York Cosmos | 1975–1977 | 107 | 66 | 0.62 | 9% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 229 | 132 |
| Continental | 23 | 25 |
| Other | 476 | 511 |
| International | 92 | 77 |
Competition splits are available for 91% of this player's seasons.
Honours
| World Cup | 3 times · 1958, 1962, and 1970 |
|---|---|
| Copa Libertadores | 2 times · 1962 and 1963 |
| Club World Cup | 2 times · 1962 and 1963 |
| Campeonato Brasileiro | 6 times · 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1968 |
| Campeonato Paulista | 10 times · 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1973 |
| Torneio Rio-São Paulo | 4 times · 1959, 1963, 1964, and 1966 |
| Taça Oswaldo Cruz | 3 times · 1958, 1962, and 1968 |
| Roca Cup | 2 times · 1957 and 1963 |
| Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais | 1 time · 1959 |
| Copa Bernardo O'Higgins | 1 time · 1959 |
| Intercontinental Supercup | 1 time · 1968 |
| North American Soccer League, Atlantic Conference Championship | 1 time · 1977 |
| North American Soccer League, Soccer Bowl | 1 time · 1977 |
| Taça do Atlântico | 1 time · 1960 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Pelé scored?
- 787 goals in 859 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Pelé score the most goals for?
- 644 goals for Santos, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Pelé won?
- 38 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Pelé's best season?
- 66 goals in 1958 for Santos, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Pelé have?
- 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil.
Where they rank
Pelé updated Jul 15, 2026 · Wikipedia