Pelé's birthplace, Três Corações in Minas Gerais, with his commemorative statue in the city's plaza pictured. Pelé also has a street named after him in the city – Rua Edson Arantes do …

Dec 25, 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 …

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 …

Oct 13, 2025 · Here is a look at the life of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, a professional Brazilian football (soccer) player. During his World Cup appearances, he scored …

Edson Arantes do Nascimento[note 3] (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛd (ʒi)sõ (w) aˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nasiˈmẽtu]; 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé (Brazilian …

Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is widely regarded as the “King of Football.” His legacy extends beyond the pitch, influencing the sport globally and leaving an …

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the twentieth century. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes …

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 …

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 …