Ever since modern football has really started to count, stepping into the era of individualized performance, fans and analysts have longed for the ability to compare and rely on reliable data. However, it remains a wishful thinking as the 1,281 goals attributed to Pelé by FIFA are not considered to be serious. More than 500 of these goals were allegedly scored during Santos’ world tour, where the Brazilian club played friendly matches against prestigious or uncertain teams on consecutive nights. This calls into question the validity of the record, leaving football enthusiasts yearning for a more accurate and trusted way to measure’ achievements.
The 24-year-old striker led from the front with a fine hat-trick as France scored over a dozen past Gibraltar on Saturday night. He started the scoring on the night from the spot on the half-hour mark and went on to add two more in the second half which helped him reach the 300-goal mark. Mbappe naturally found reasons to celebrate as he is gunning to be the best of all time – therefore meaning he harbors lofty ambitions.
Speaking after the match to TF1, Mbappe said: “It’s just part of the process, there are some players who scored 800 or 850 goals in their career. 300 is just hilarious! I have to keep going and improve for both club and national team .”