Considered by many as the greatest player of all time, here are 70 things you may not know about the Brazil icon ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Messi reached 37 sacred goals in his sporting career, being the one who scored the most in the history of world football. Lionel Messi is followed by surnames such as Pelé (31 in total ...

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 ...

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 ...

Idaho (9-4) matches its highest victory total since moving to FBS in ... during 3-0 win over Real Valladolid to break Pele’s record for most goals for one club; Pele, 643 goals for Santos ...