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 10, 2025 · Pelé (born October 23, 1940, Três Corações, Brazil—died December 29, 2022, São Paulo, Brazil) was a Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and …

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pelé as the football world would worship him, wrote history with his FIFA World Cup accomplishments.

Dec 9, 2024 · 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 began in poverty, …

At the time of his retirement in 1977, Pelé had amassed a series of seemingly unbreakable records. He had racked up a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches, making him the top scorer in Brazilian …

Dec 29, 2022 · NEW YORK (AP) — Pelé was remembered for a life beyond the field, for transcending the sport of soccer and becoming perhaps the most well-known person on Earth. “Before Pelé, ’10′ …

Pelé, the King of Football, etched his name in sports history with an unparalleled record: 1,283 goals in his career. This legendary milestone not only highlights his extraordinary talent but also his passion …

Feb 14, 2023 · Throughout 2022, the world of sports lost many greats, and just when the year was almost over, one more living legend passed into history: Pelé, soccer’s world ambassador and one of …

Soccer profile of Pelé including teams where he played, tournaments and cups won, National Team, games and goals scored by this outstanding player.

Pelé’s first appearance in the World Cup came in a 2-0 win over the former Soviet Union on June 15, 1958. His first goal in the tournament, however, was the only goal in the match against Wales.