Although on international stage Pele scored 77 goals for Brazil in 92 matches of which 12 goals came in world cups. While Maradona scored 34 international goals in 91 matches and he only scored 8 in world cups. Most experts also rate Pele as better than Maradona. Pele, on the other hand, scored and assisted when needed the most. Maradona's finishing was far from Pele's, and it can be seen well in the 1982 World Cup where he played in a more advanced position.