How many career goals did Pelé score, including friendlies?

Q: How many career goals did Pelé score, including friendlies?

1,279 goals (1,279). A goal every game for 21 years. Guinness counts every one. Source: Guinness World Records

1,279

goals

A goal every game for 21 years. Guinness counts every one.SOURCEGuinness World Records

Scale check: 1,279 is roughly a village.

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