Pelé's 1000th Goal Match (1969)
Pelé's 1,000th goal: a milestone recognized by Santos FC and historians, but not officially certified by FIFA.
Pelé scored his 1,000th goal in a match for Santos FC in 1969. The milestone is recognized by Santos FC and football historians, but FIFA has never officially certified it.
Quick Facts
- Date
- November 19, 1969
- Venue
- Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
- Opponent
- Vasco da Gama
- Scorer
- Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)
- Competition
- Taça de Prata (Campeonato Nacional de Clubes)
- Goal number
- 1,000th career goal
- Result
- Santos 2–1 Vasco da Gama
Lore & Background
Pelé is one of nine players who have scored 500 or more goals for a single club.
Reader's Guide
It only states that Pelé scored 500 or more goals for Santos and that his goal tally is disputed.
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