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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.

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

Club career

  • 1956-1974Santos
  • 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