In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century, …

Dec 25, 2025 · 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 …

In his first appearance on the world stage, he scored key goals in both the semifinal and the final match of the 1958 World Cup to win it for Brazil. At this point, he had achieved superhero status in Brazil …

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 …

Dec 9, 2024 · Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was a Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became a global ambassador for the sport.

Oct 13, 2025 · Here is a look at the life of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, a professional Brazilian football (soccer) player. During his World Cup appearances, he scored 12 goals in 14 …

Pele was in here to promote the rebirth of the Cosmos, hoping for the team to begin play in 2014. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most …

Pelé is the father of Edinho.

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 29, 2022 · Soccer superstar Pelé, who led Brazil to its first World Cup at the age of 17, has died at 82. After a superlative career that saw him win two more World Cups and revolutionize the men's …