5 Pele's Greatest Goals of all time

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There are so many incredible goals in Pele's past library that picking just a few best is indeed tough. The following is a selection of some of his best club and national goals.

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#5 Brazil v Italy, 1970 Pele's iconic header was backed by the legendary celebration. Rivelino's perfect pass reached him in the box. The ace leaped regally above his defender and headed home decisively.

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#4 Brazil v Romania, 1970 His free kick versus Romania in the 1970 World Cup is possibly the best of the lot.

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#3 Santos v Benfica, 1962 This goal is the result of an explosive run that culminates in a brilliant finish to beat the goalkeeper. The goal is a great combo of speed, energy, invention, and a touch of Pele magic.

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#2 Sweden v Brazil, 1958 Pele's opening goal in that final is a superb example of his creativity, originality, and deadly finishing. His touch, flip, and exquisite finish are all elements of a vintage Pele strike.

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#1 Santos v Athletico Juventus, 1959 Pele's boasts that this is his greatest goal of all time. Pele, then 18, handled a cross, hoisted the ball over the heads of three opponents without touching the ground, and drove it into the net.

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