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About Pelé
Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) was a Brazilian football legend. He played as a forward and as an attacking midfielder for Santos, New York Cosmos and the national team of Brazil.
His Highlights/Legacy
During his career, he scored 1281 goals in 1363 games and he was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football.
He won 3 FIFA World Cups with Brazil, as well as many Best Player Awards.
He was widely regarded as the best footballer of all time and he became a pop culture icon. He was named "Athlete of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee and many sport magazines around the world.
He was appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 1995.
His Personal Life
He was married 3 times and he fathered 7 children including ex-player and coach Edinho. He was also in a 5-year relationship during the 1980's with TV presenter Xuxa.
Other Amazing Facts about Pelé
In 1995 the Brazilian icon was made a sports minister for his country by then-president Fernando Cardoso.
Growing up, his family affectionately nicknamed him “Dico”.
In 2000 Pelé and Argentine football legend Diego Maradona received one of FIFA’s greatest honors “FIFA Player of the Century”.
The Brazilian legend was also an actor. He starred in various films including the sports war film “Escape to Victory”. Said film, which John Huston directed, also starred great actors like Sylvester Stallone and Max von Sydow.
In 1977 the football icon worked alongside Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes on the soundtrack album to the documentary on the player’s life entitled “Pelé”.
His first wife was Rosemeri Cholbi Nascimento.
He lost his first international game. The forward, who was only 16 at the time, scored Brazil's only goal as they lost by 2-1 against a strong Argentina side at the Maracanã.
Cause of Death
Pelé died in Albert Einstein Hospital from complications of colon cancer.
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F.A.Q. about Pelé
When is his birthday?
Pelé's birthday is on October 23, 1940.
In how many days is his birthday?
Pelé's birthday is in 258 days
How old was Pelé when he died?
He was 82 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 29, 2022.
How old would he be today?
Pelé would be 84 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Pelé from?
He was born in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
What was Pelé's height?
He was 5′ 8″ (1.73m) tall.