Neymar vs Pelé
Both Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Neymar
Brazil · 2010–2026 · LM
- Rank in Brazil
- #10 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 130 · 80 goals
- Clubs
- Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
Two years after the 7-1 in Belo Horizonte, he beat Germany at the Maracanã on 20 August 2016, curling a free kick into the top corner and then taking the penalty that decided the shootout for Brazil's first Olympic football gold. Career record: 130 caps and 80 goals for Brazil; club career at Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain.
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
Neymar is editorial rank 10 and Pelé rank 1 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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