Pelé vs Erling Haaland
Brazil against Norway. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Pelé
Brazil · 1957–71 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 99
- Rank in Brazil
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 92 · 77 goals
- Clubs
- Bauru Atlético Clube, Santos, New York Cosmos
- Honours
- FIFA Player of the Century 2000 · South American Footballer of the Year 1973 · 5× Hall of Fame (1967–1997)
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. He is the only man with three World Cups, scoring twice in the 1958 final at seventeen, and he took the Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup with Santos in both 1962 and 1963 along with five Taça Brasil titles. Career record: 92 caps and 77 goals for Brazil; club career at Bauru Atlético Clube, Santos, New York Cosmos; honours include South American Footballer of the Year 1973, FIFA Player of the Century 2000, 5× Hall of Fame (1967–1997).
Erling Haaland
Norway · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Norway
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- Molde FK, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2023 · European Golden Shoe
The prolific goal machine, his explosive pace, towering physique, and relentless finishing have made him one of Europe's most feared strikers. Career record: 54 caps and 62 goals for Norway; club career at Molde FK, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City; honours include European Golden Shoe, national Player of the Year 2023.
The verdict
The almanac puts Pelé ahead by 5 rating points, 99 against 94.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.