Maradona
Maradona is the 99 OVR CAM branch when your striker slot is already secure but midfield needs a Legend anchor.
Players
Pelé
If ST is your weak Cup slot, Pelé is worth building around; his 99 OVR Legend card gives the attack a stable push without waiting for Prime.
Pelé Tier, Stats, And Key Details
- Role
- ST
- Type
- Legend
- Obtain
- Legends Pack / Legend Teams Pass
Pelé Stats
- OVR
- 99
- Position
- ST
- Tier
- S
Is Pelé Worth Using In Your Squad?
When your Starting XI needs a 99 OVR finisher, Pelé is the safest Legend striker target. At ST, he turns the striker slot into a settled piece, so Brazil or Legend-team chemistry around him beats spending coins on lower OVR attackers that only patch the slot for a short run. Fresh accounts get more from raising the whole XI first, but once your squad is near the 93 OVR Cup gate, Pelé gives the attack a stable anchor and keeps the striker slot out of reroll churn.
Your weak ST slot is where Pelé pays off
When the striker slot is the weak point, Pelé fixes the biggest attack gap first. His 99 OVR rating saves coins that would otherwise chase mid-tier forwards, and his 1970 Brazil tag gives the rest of the squad a clear chemistry direction if you own more Brazil or Legend-team cards.
Where It Pays Off
Where It Can Fall Short
Your Legends path makes Pelé worth the ST spend
Pelé comes from the Legends Pack or Legend Teams Pass path. The chase is worth the currency when the rest of the squad can support a 99 OVR ST with enough chemistry and defensive rating to move the full Starting XI. If the whole XI is still below Cup pace, midfield, defense, and chemistry links beat emptying currency on one striker.
Your Brazil links decide whether Pelé starts right away
You get the best return from Pelé when the cards beside him help the whole squad, not just the striker number. Brazil, league, club, or Legend-team links make the swap matter beyond raw OVR. If the blue links break and the team average barely moves, he becomes a hold for later while midfield or defense gets fixed first.
Compare These Before Choosing Pelé
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R9 / Ronaldo
R9 is the other ST branch when your 2002 Brazil path is closer than the Legends Pack path.
Other Players To Compare With Pelé
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M Maradona
If CAM is holding back your Starting XI, Maradona is worth chasing; his 99 OVR Legend card turns midfield into a real Cup push.
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R R9 / Ronaldo
If 2002 Brazil is your closest path, R9 / Ronaldo is worth building around; his 99 OVR ST card gives Brazil squads a Cup-ready striker.
Pelé FAQ
Is Pelé worth chasing in Build A Soccer Squad?
Yes. Pelé is worth chasing once your team is close to Cup entry because a 99 OVR ST removes the need to keep rerolling the striker slot.
Should a new player spend everything on Pelé first?
No. Early teams get more from raising the full Starting XI first, because one 99 OVR striker will not fix weak midfield, defense, and chemistry links by himself.
When should I replace Pelé?
A 100+ OVR Prime striker replaces Pelé when it keeps better chemistry or pushes your Squad OVR higher across the full XI.