Garrincha vs Pelé
Both Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Garrincha
Brazil · 1955–1966 · RM
- Rank in Brazil
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 50 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- Botafogo F.R., Associação Atlética Portuguesa, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1958 · FIFA World Cup 1962
Brazil called him Alegria do Povo, and on 10 June 1962, with Pelé injured and watching, he took the quarter-final against England apart himself, heading in Zagallo's corner and then curling a second past Ron Springett. Career record: 50 caps and 17 goals for Brazil; club career at Botafogo F.R., Associação Atlética Portuguesa, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo; honours include FIFA World Cup 1958, FIFA World Cup 1962.
Pelé
Brazil · 1957–1971 · SS
- Rank in Brazil
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 92 · 77 goals
- Clubs
- Santos, New York Cosmos
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1958 · FIFA World Cup 1962 · FIFA World Cup 1970
On 19 November 1969 the Maracanã stopped while photographers swarmed the pitch and 80,000 Vasco supporters cheered Pelé, who had just converted the penalty that was his thousandth goal. Career record: 92 caps and 77 goals for Brazil; club career at Santos, New York Cosmos; honours include FIFA World Cup 1958, FIFA World Cup 1962, FIFA World Cup 1970.
The careers, side by side
Garrincha is editorial rank 2 and Pelé rank 1 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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