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: …

Dec 10, 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 …

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 · 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, …

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 …

Pelé created a path out of poverty, became a football idol and finally, left an unprecedented legacy. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pelé as the football world would worship him, wrote history...

Dec 29, 2022 · SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He …

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 …

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 …

Dec 29, 2022 · FILE – Brazilian soccer great Pele, and English soccer star David Beckham pose for photos during a U.S. Soccer Foundation fundraising gala, in New York, March 19, 2008. Pelé, the …