Brazilian legend Pelé scored over a thousand career goals

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Brazilian legend Pelé scored over a thousand career goals

Football icon Pelé achieved a remarkable milestone, scoring over 1,000 goals during his illustrious professional career, a feat cementing his legendary status.

Brazilian football maestro Pelé indeed holds the astounding record of over 1,000 career goals, a testament to his unparalleled scoring prowess. This phenomenal achievement includes official matches and recognized friendlies, with FIFA acknowledging his total of 1,281 goals in 1,363 games. His first thousandth goal, a penalty for Santos against Vasco da Gama, occurred on November 19, 1969, at the Maracanã Stadium.

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