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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 932 official career goals in 1167 matches (0.80 goals/match), leading Pelé (762 goals in 831 matches, 0.92 goals/match) by +170 goals.
Tale of the Tape: Career Metrics
Official Senior Fixtures| Lionel Messi | Metric | Pelé |
|---|---|---|
| 932 | Total Career Goals | 762 |
| 1167 | Total Matches | 831 |
| 0.80 | Goals Per Match | 0.92 |
| 423 | Career Assists | 360 |
| Modern Era (Live) | Playing Era | 1956 - 1977 |
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Lionel Messi has scored more career goals (932 goals in 1167 matches) than Pelé (762 goals in 831 matches), leading by 170 goals.
Lionel Messi averages 0.80 goals per match (932 goals in 1167 appearances), compared to Pelé's ratio of 0.92 goals per match (762 goals in 831 appearances).
Lionel Messi has played 1167 official matches, while Pelé has registered 831 competitive matches.