Black Pearl', 'King of Football', 'King Pele': Who is Edson Arantes do Nascimento?
Pele, considered one of the best football players in history, was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Coraçoes. Pele left his mark on the football world with his club and individual successes.
Pele, considered one of the best football players in history, was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Coraçoes.
Pele left his mark on the football world with his club and individual successes.
His full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, and he played for Santos in his country for 19 years before ending his career with the USA's New York Cosmos team.
The legendary football player, who was given nicknames such as "Black Pearl", "King of Football", "King Pele", became one of the rare players who exceeded the thousand-goal threshold by fitting 1,281 goals into his career of 1,363 matches.
Pele, who played 92 times with the Brazilian National Team between 1957 and 1971 and scored 77 goals, managed to become the top scorer of his country.
Pele was given the title of footballer and athlete of the century by FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, UNICEF and TIME magazine.
The statue of the legendary football player was erected in front of Maracana Stadium, the birthplace of football for Brazilians.
