Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups, he is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.legend Pele dies at 82 after a long battle with cancer
Born on October 23, 1940 in Brazil as Edson Arantes as Nascimento, Pelé is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Born on October 23, 1940 in Brazil as Edson Arantes as Nascimento, Pelé is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Pelé signed with Santos when he was 15 years old. He scored 4 goals in his first match on September 7, 1956 against FC Corinthians.
Pelé signed with Santos when he was 15 years old. He scored 4 goals in his first match on September 7, 1956 against FC Corinthians.
Pele has become the youngest World Cup winner. He also scored twice in the final against the home side of Sweden.
Pele has become the youngest World Cup winner. He also scored twice in the final against the home side of Sweden.
Pelé has scored a total of 1,283 goals, including 77 for Brazil.
Pelé has scored a total of 1,283 goals, including 77 for Brazil.
In 1999, he was elected Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). On November 19, 1969,
In 1999, he was elected Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). On November 19, 1969,
On November 19, 1969, Pelé scored his 1000th career goal. Hundreds of people rushed onto the pitch to the Brazilian star and it took around 30 minutes for the match to resume.
On November 19, 1969, Pelé scored his 1000th career goal. Hundreds of people rushed onto the pitch to the Brazilian star and it took around 30 minutes for the match to resume.
In Santos, Brazil, November 19 is "Pelé Day" to commemorate his 1000th goal.
In Santos, Brazil, November 19 is "Pelé Day" to commemorate his 1000th goal.
In 1967, a 48-hour ceasefire was decreed in Nigeria, allowing the government and opposition could watch Pelé play.
In 1967, a 48-hour ceasefire was decreed in Nigeria, allowing the government and opposition could watch Pelé play.
In Brazil, it is often called "Pérola Negra", which means black pearl.
In Brazil, it is often called "Pérola Negra", which means black pearl.
He has won 3 world cups and Pelé is the only person to have won 3 world cups.
He has won 3 world cups and Pelé is the only person to have won 3 world cups.
legend Pele dies at 82 after a long battle with cancer
legend Pele dies at 82 after a long battle with cancer