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Pelé

Pelé

Edson Arantes do Nascimento

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Pelé was a forward from Brazil, born on 23 October 1940 in Três Corações. Clubs included Santos and New York Cosmos. Pelé won 92 caps for Brazil, scoring 77 goals (1957-1971). Pelé died on 29 December 2022, aged 82.

The club career on record runs from 1956 to 1977, across two clubs. The longest of those was 18 years at Santos (1956-1974). The one spell with appearances on record is at New York Cosmos, with 65 appearances and 111 goals. Honours on record include World Cup Golden Ball in 1970, South American Footballer of the Year in 1973 and FIFA Order of Merit in 1984, with four more listed below.

Born
23 October 1940
Died
29 December 2022 (82)
Birthplace
Três Corações
Country
Brazil
Position
Forward
Height
173 cm

Club career

  • 1956-1974Santos crestSantos
  • 1975-1977New York Cosmos65 apps · 111 goals

International career

  • 1957-1971Brazil92 caps · 77 goals

Honours

  • World Cup Golden Ball1970
  • South American Footballer of the Year1973
  • FIFA Order of Merit1984
  • FIFA Player of the Century2000
  • FIFA Presidential Award2007
  • FWA Tribute Award2018
  • Ballon d'Or Dream Team2020

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