Pelé vs Ronaldinho
Both Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Ronaldinho
Brazil · 1999–2013 · LM
- Rank in Brazil
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 97 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Grêmio FBPA, FC Barcelona, AC Milan
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2002 · 1× Ballon d'Or · FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005)
Twice at the Bernabéu on 19 November 2005 he cut in from the left and scored in a 3-0 win, and at the final whistle the crowd rose to applaud him, an honour Madrid had given no Barcelona player since Maradona. Career record: 97 caps and 33 goals for Brazil; club career at Grêmio FBPA, FC Barcelona, AC Milan; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005), FIFA World Cup 2002.
The careers, side by side
Pelé is editorial rank 1 and Ronaldinho rank 3 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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