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Pelé vs Maradona: Who is the greatest of all time?

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Key Takeaways

  • Pelé won three World Cups and scored 77 goals in 92 games for Santos.
  • Maradona won the World Cup in 1986 and scored 30 goals in 91 games for Boca Juniors.
Pelé vs Maradona: Who is the greatest of all time?
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The Case for Pelé: Why He Remains the Standard

Pelé, the Brazilian football king, won three World Cups and scored 77 goals in 92 games for Santos.

He was also named the world's best player in 1958, 1959, and 1960.

« Pelé is the greatest player of all time. He won three World Cups and scored 77 goals in 92 games for Santos. »

The Case for Maradona: Why He's Closing the Gap

Maradona, the Argentine genius, won the World Cup in 1986 and scored 30 goals in 91 games for Boca Juniors.

He was also named the world's best player in 1986.

« Maradona is the greatest player of all time. He won the World Cup in 1986 and scored 30 goals in 91 games for Boca Juniors. »

Head-to-Head in the Big Moments

Pelé and Maradona were two of the best players of their generation.

They both won major titles and were named the world's best player.

The Statistics

Here are some statistics that highlight the performances of Pelé and Maradona.

  • Pelé won 77% of his games for Santos.
  • Maradona won 85% of his games for Boca Juniors.
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The Verdict: Who Wins This Debate?

Pelé is still considered the greatest player of all time.

Maradona is closing the gap, but there's still a lot to do to surpass Pelé.

Pelé is the greatest player of all time.
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