The best Pele (1962-65) must be measured with the best Maradona (1986-89), unfortunately there is little information from the Brazilian for a statistical comparison. The comparison between Pele 1970 and Maradona 1986, seems to us the most just. Both were the same age (29 years), they were already consecrated, they still maintained a great level and Opta Sports has provided specific information. PELE 1970 vs MARADONA 1990 OFFENSIVE Pele, 6 games, 4 goals + 6 assists = 10 Maradona, 7 games, 0 goals + 2 assists = 2 PASSES Pele, passes per game=41.5; Passing Accuracy=83.9%; Passing Accuracy opp.half =78.2% Maradona, passes per game=33.5; Passing Accuracy=71.2%; Passing Accuracy opp.half =59.7% CHANCES CREATED Pele, 28 = 4.7 per game Maradona, 16 = 2.1 per game DRIBBLES Pele, 16 dribbles/6 games= 2.7 dribbles per game Maradona, 14 dribbles/7 games = 2.0 dribbles per game SHOTS Pele, 28 = 4.7 per game Maradona, 16 = 2.1 per game TACKLES WON Pele, 9 = 1.5 per game Maradona, 9 = 1.3 per game The difference in favor of Pelé is abysmal, better in goals, assists, dribbles, created chances, shots and passes.
Not true duh, Garrincha was better than Mister Mastercard in 1958 and 1962, yes Mister Mastercard counts 1962 too. Rivellino, Jairzinho, the whole 1970 team was better than Mister "I did not miss once but TWICE for OPEN goal" Mastercard.