Pele is a Brazilian retired professional soccer player widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is known for his extraordinary skills, speed, and scoring ability, and is considered by many to be the greatest soccer player in history.
Pele was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Tres Coracoes, Brazil. He began his professional soccer career at the age of 16, playing for Santos FC in Brazil. He quickly became a star player and helped lead Santos to numerous championships. In 1958, at the age of 17, Pele became the youngest player to play in the World Cup, helping lead Brazil to its first-ever World Cup victory. He went on to play in four World Cups and scored a total of 1,281 goals in his career, a record that still stands today.
After retiring from professional soccer in 1977, Pele became a global ambassador for the sport and has been involved in various charitable and humanitarian efforts. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to soccer and has been inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Here is a list of some of Pele's achievements and accomplishments in soccer:
Achievement | Year(s) |
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3-time World Cup winner | 1958, 1962, 1970 |
2-time Copa America winner | 1959, 1963 |
2-time Intercontinental Cup winner | 1962, 1970 |
1-time South American Championship winner | 1959 |
All-time leading goalscorer for Brazil | 77 goals |
All-time leading goalscorer for Santos FC | 639 goals |
5-time Brazilian League top scorer | 1958, 1960, 1961, 1964, 1966 |
2-time World Soccer Magazine "World Player of the Year" | 1958, 1970 |
3-time Ballon d'Or winner | 1958, 1959, 1970 |
Inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame | 1997 |
Inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame | 1998 |
Named FIFA World Cup Best Young Player | 1958 |
Named FIFA World Cup Best Player | 1958, 1970 |
In addition to these achievements, Pele is also known for his philanthropic work and has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to charitable causes.
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December 30, 2022 18:16Rest in peace
December 30, 2022 18:16Rest in peace