Lionel Messi equaled Pelé’s mark: 643 goals with the same team – Sports – Sports

Barcelona’s Argentine striker Leo Messi equaled with his goal against Valencia the historic record of Pelé’s goals with the same club, which the eight-year-old extfutbolista left in 643 goals with Santos.

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

You may be interested in: (The America vs. Santa Fe final will be televised)

Messi has scored 643 goals in the 748 games he has played for Barça since making his debut in 2004. Only goals are counted in official matches, according to data provided by the Barça club and the specialized website Transfermarkt.

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

In the case of Pelé, the different databases consulted by EFE (The Rec Sport Soccer Statistic Foundation (RSSSF), Transfermarkt) they match in the number of goals (643), although there is a three-game gap (656-659).