Edson Arantes do Nascimento or Pele, was a world famous Brazilian football player who was in his prime during the 1970s. He as also known as the greatest football player as labelled by FIFA.

Who was Pele?

Pelé is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He played as a forward and is known for his exceptional technical ability, speed, and scoring prowess. Pele was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He began playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Santos FC at age 15. Pelé made his professional debut for Santos in 1956, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after players in the world.

Early Career

Throughout his career, Pelé scored a staggering 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, making him the highest-scoring professional footballer in history. He won three FIFA World Cups with the Brazilian national team (1958, 1962, and 1970), and he is the only player to have done so. Pelé was also a key member of the Brazilian team that won the Copa America in 1959 and 1963.

Greatest Achievements of Pele

Pelé had an incredibly successful career as a professional footballer and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Some of his major achievements include:

  1. Winning the FIFA World Cup three times with the Brazilian national team (1958, 1962, and 1970). Pelé is the only player to have won the World Cup three times.
  2. Scoring a record 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, making him the highest-scoring professional footballer in history.
  3. Winning the Copa America with the Brazilian national team in 1959 and 1963.
  4. Being named one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century by Time magazine.
  5. Being inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame and the International Football Federation (FIFA) Hall of Fame.
  6. Being named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1992 for his humanitarian efforts.
  7. Winning numerous individual awards and accolades, including the Ballon d’Or (Best Footballer in the World) award in 1970 and the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (Best Player of the Tournament) award in 1970.

Pelé’s impact on the sport of football cannot be overstated, and his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.

Interesting Facts About Pele

In addition to his success on the pitch, Pele was also known for his charity work and his efforts to promote peace through sport. He was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1992, and he has received numerous accolades for his humanitarian efforts. Pelé was also inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame and the International Football Federation (FIFA) Hall of Fame. He was named one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century by Time magazine.

Death of a Legend

Sadly, Pele passed away at the age of 82 on December 30th, 2022. Football fans consider this the worst ending to an otherwise glorious world cup year. While the world knew he had been battling cancer, it was assumed that this was a losing battle. The greatest footballer of all time breathed his last on the hospital bed on of the Sao Paulo Albert Einstein Hospital in Brazil.