But there is still plenty of dispute over Bican's actual numbers, with the late Brazilian icon Pele also claiming to have scored more than 1,000 career goals — though that total includes friendlies.

Pele only played for two clubs while leading ... Although it is said he scored close to 1,500 goals in total during his playing days, only 805 of those were recognised by FIFA.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Pele traveled the world with his club team Santos and his national team Brazil, entertaining crowds with his magical brand of soccer. He scored 1,281 goals in his 22-year ...

Lionel Messi broke a tie with the Brazilian legend on Tuesday, scoring his 644th goal in all competitions for Barcelona, which is now the most by any player at a single club. Pelé scored 643 with ...

While Pele may not be Messi’s biggest fan, there is no questioning his achievements since bursting onto the scene at Barca. A remarkable tally of 567 club goals have been recorded in 653 ...

While Pele holds the Guiness World Record for ... Romario is in fourth place with a total of 756 career goals. He played for 10 different clubs during his career, including PSV Eindhoven and ...

Messi equaled Pele's all-time club scoring tally on Saturday in a 2-2 draw with Valencia. His 643rd career goal for Barcelona since his 2004 debut matched Pele's tally for Santos from 1957-74.

Pele had scored during his time with the Brazilian Armed Forces team in the South American Military Championship against Paraguay on November 18, 1959. It meant his total goal-scoring record was ...

For 48 hours, Nigeria and Biafra held a ceasefire, during which Santos drew 2-2 with the Super Eagles, with Pele scoring both goals and receiving a standing ovation from the home fans. However ...