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Lionel Messi vs Pelé
Side-by-side career statistics comparison: official goals, appearances, goals-per-game ratio, assists, and era context.
Key Statistical Summary
Lionel Messi has scored 928 official career goals in 1163 matches (0.80 goals/match), leading Pelé (762 goals in 831 matches, 0.92 goals/match) by +166 goals.
Tale of the Tape: Career Metrics
Official Senior Fixtures| Lionel Messi | Metric | Pelé |
|---|---|---|
| 928 | Total Career Goals | 762 |
| 1163 | Total Matches | 831 |
| 0.80 | Goals Per Match | 0.92 |
| 422 | Career Assists | 360 |
| Modern Era (Live) | Playing Era | 1956 - 1977 |
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Lionel Messi has scored more career goals (928 goals in 1163 matches) than Pelé (762 goals in 831 matches), leading by 166 goals.
Lionel Messi averages 0.80 goals per match (928 goals in 1163 appearances), compared to Pelé's ratio of 0.92 goals per match (762 goals in 831 appearances).
Lionel Messi has played 1163 official matches, while Pelé has registered 831 competitive matches.