Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛd (ʒi)sõ (w) aˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nasiˈmẽtu]; 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé (Brazilian …

Sep 22, 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 …

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 …

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pele as he was known and loved, passed away on 29 December aged 82 in Sao Paulo following a lengthy battle with cancer. He is considered by …

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 …

Dec 29, 2022 · Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with …

2 days ago · The late, great Pele was born 85 years ago today. FIFA pays tribute with anecdotes, achievements, highlights, quotes and stats. The names For all latest news, follow The Daily …

Sep 15, 2025 · Pele is a soccer legend. / Getty The name Pelé is synonymous with the sport of soccer —even if you’ve never watched a game in your life.

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 …

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 …