2) Pelé
Scorer of 1281 goals in 1363 games and the holder of most league goals ever scored with 541 goals, it is impossible to imagine such goal-scoring feats have only got him second place on this list. The only player to ever win three World Cups, He is also the all-time top scorer for the Brazil national team. The only thing that stops Pelé from topping our list is the single-handed nature of the achievements of the man in number one spot.
1) Diego Maradona
The only thing that stops Pelé from topping our list is that he won trophies as part of amazing sides; Maradona meanwhile almost single-handedly dragged both Argentina and Napoli to success. As captain of Argentina in 1986, he dominated the tournament winning best player, with his second goal versus England voted ‘The Goal of the Century’. At Napoli, Maradona led the club to their only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990; his achievement at the club saw his No. 10 jersey retired. Controversy always followed the Argentine closely however as he was twice banned for substance abuse, while his first goal against England in the 1986 World Cup Quarter Final known as ‘The Hand of God’.
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