Pelé scored a total of 1,279 to 1,281 goals in his entire career including friendlies and unofficial matches, which is recognized by Guinness World Records and FIFA. In official competitions alone, his goal tally is recorded at around 757 to 778 goals. For the Brazil national team, he scored 77 goals in 92 official matches. The discrepancies in totals come from counting goals scored in friendlies, youth matches, and unofficial games with Santos and New York Cosmos clubs, among others.
