Diego Maradona vs Pelé: Who is the GOAT?
Diego Maradona
Argentina
Pelé
Brazil
⚽ Soccer • Career Comparison
The Diego Maradona vs Pelé GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in soccer history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the soccer GOAT debate once and for all.
Compare Players
Diego Maradona
Argentina
Pelé
Brazil
Head-to-Head Score
Maradona
1
Ties
3
Pelé
15
Out of 19 statistical categories
Why They're GOATs
Why
Maradona is a GOAT
- 🌍1x World Cup champion
Why
Pelé is a GOAT
- ⚽767 career goals
- 🌍3x World Cup champion
- 🎯272 career assists
- 🌐77 international goals
- 🎩92 career hat-tricks
Skills Comparison
Career Peak Season
Best Goals in a single season
Maradona
28
1980-81
Pelé
58
1957-58
BESTDetailed Statistics
Scoring
Playmaking
Trophies
Awards
International
Longevity
Discipline
Goals Over Time
Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)
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The GOAT Verdict
In the Diego Maradona vs Pelé GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 19 statistical categories, Diego Maradona leads in 1 category while Pelé leads in 15, with 3 tied.
Looking at peak performance in Goals, Diego Maradona reached 28 in 1981, while Pelé hit 58 in 1958.
Ultimately, the soccer GOAT debate between Diego Maradona and Pelé comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary soccer rivalry.
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