Ferenc Puskás vs Pelé
Ferenc Puskás vs Pelé: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ferenc Puskás and Pelé?
Puskás and Pelé were two of the greatest players of all time, and their rivalry was one of the most iconic in football history. They played against each other in several high-profile matches, including the 1958 World Cup.
Ferenc Puskás
Key numbers
- Goals scored802
- Games played792
- European Cup finals7
- La Liga titles5
- Hungarian League titles5
Top honours
- European Cup3 times (1959, 1960, 1966)
- La Liga5 times (1959-1963)
- Pichichi Trophy4 times (1959-1962)
- Olympic champion1952
- World Cup runner-up1954
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Key numbers
- Total goalsover 1,200
- Total appearancesover 1,300
- World Cups won3
- Goals for Brazil77
- Goals for Santos643
Top honours
- FIFA World Cup1958, 1962, 1970
- Athlete of the Century1999 by the International Olympic Committee
- World Player of the Century2000 by IFFHS
- Guinness World Record1,279 goals in 1,363 games
- Top scorer for Brazil77 goals in 92 matches