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Did Pelé score more than 1,000 goals?

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PelĂ© is widely credited with scoring more than 1,000 goals in his career. According to Guinness World Records, he scored 1,279 goals in 1,363 matches between 1956 and 1977, making him one of the most prolific scorers in football history. Some modern statistical organizations count goals scored only in official competitive matches, resulting in lower totals. However, Pelé’s overall tally remains one of the most celebrated records in sports.