Maradona vs Pelé
Diego Maradona
Argentine legend, 1986 World Cup winner, widely regarded as one of the greatest
Those who value individual brilliance and passion
VS
Pelé
Brazilian legend, 3x World Cup winner, over 1,000 career goals
Those who value trophies and sustained greatness
Short Answer
Pelé holds the record with 3 World Cup titles and over 1,000 career goals. Maradona's 1986 World Cup performance, where he virtually single-handedly won Argentina the tournament, is considered the greatest individual tournament ever.
Our Verdict
Pelé has the titles and goal records. Maradona has the single greatest World Cup ever. Both are immortal legends of the game.
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Key Differences at a Glance
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World Cup Titles: Pelé wins (3 vs 1)
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Career Goals: Pelé wins (1,281 vs 345)
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World Cup Goals: Pelé wins (12 vs 8)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Diego Maradona | Pelé | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Titles(titles) | 1 | 3 | -67% |
| Career Goals(goals) | 345 | 1,281 | -73% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Key Differences
Diego Maradona
Attribute
Pelé
1
World Cup Titles
3🏆
345
Career Goals
1,281🏆
8
World Cup Goals
12🏆
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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed
