# Pelé vs Franz Beckenbauer

Who's better, Pelé or Beckenbauer? On MyGOAT's head-to-head of goals, trophies and awards, Pelé wins 8–2, a clear win: more World Cups (3 to 1), more trophies (33 to 20) and more goals (786 to 112). Beckenbauer has more Ballon d'Ors (2 to 0) and more Champions League / Libertadores titles (3 to 2).

|   | Pelé | Beckenbauer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 858 | 857 |
| Goals | 786 | 112 |
| Goals per game | 0.92 | 0.13 |
| Goals for their country | 77 | 14 |
| Trophies | 33 | 20 |
| League titles | 23 | 9 |
| Champions League / Libertadores | 2 | 3 |
| World Cup | 3 | 1 |
| Trophies for their country | 5 | 2 |
| Ballon d'Or | 0 | 2 |
| Individual awards | 75 | 70 |

## Who has more goals, Pelé or Beckenbauer?

Pelé has more goals: 786 to 112.

## Who has won more trophies, Pelé or Beckenbauer?

Pelé has won more trophies: 33 to 20.

## Who has more Ballon d'Ors, Pelé or Beckenbauer?

Beckenbauer has more Ballon d'Ors: 2 to 0.

## Pelé and Beckenbauer

- [Pelé's career stats](https://mygoat.football/p/Pel%C3%A9)
- [Franz Beckenbauer's career stats](https://mygoat.football/p/Franz_Beckenbauer)
- [Who's the GOAT? Vote](https://mygoat.football/picks/goat)

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