Edson Arantes do Nascimento[note 3] (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛd (ʒi)sõ (w) aˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nasiˈmẽtu]; 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé (Brazilian Portuguese: …

Feb 11, 2026 · Pele, Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world. He was part of the Brazilian national teams that won three World …

Apr 2, 2014 · Pelé played professionally in Brazil for two decades, winning three World Cups along the way, before joining the New York Cosmos late in his career. Named FIFA co-Player of the Century in …

Dec 9, 2024 · Who is Pelé? Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. His journey …

The young Pelé burned bright, becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick and the youngest player to score in a World Cup final match. Retirement saw “O Rei” go on to campaign for a variety of …

When he burst onto the scene at the 1958 World Cup he became the first global football superstar, the first football player whose name was recognised the world over, even by those who knew little about …

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pele as he was known and loved, passed away on 29 December aged 82 in Sao Paulo following a lengthy battle with cancer. He is considered by many to be the …