Lionel Messi matched Pelé’s goal: 643 goals with the same team – International football – Sports

Argentine striker Leo Messi of Barcelona matched Pelé’s historic record for goals scored with the same club with his goal against Valencia, which saw the 80-year-old ex-footballer score 643 goals for Santos.

The goal came in the 49+ minute of the first half with a header from Jordi Alba. after the Argentina international missed a penalty on the same game.

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Messi has scored 643 goals in the 748 games he has played for the Barça club since making his debut in 2004. Goals are only counted in official matches, according to data from the Barça club and the specialist website Transfermarkt.

In the past, Messi Telmo has already surpassed Zarra as the league’s top scorer; César as Barça’s top scorer, and Gerd Müller as the top scorer in a calendar year.

In the case of Pelé, the various databases consulted by EFE (The Rec Sport Soccer Statistic Foundation (RSSSF), Transfermarkt) they coincide in the number of goals scored (643), although there is a delay of three games (656-659).