In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century, …

Dec 25, 2025 · Pelé (born October 23, 1940, Três Corações, Brazil—died December 29, 2022, São Paulo, Brazil) was a Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and …

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 in poverty, …

Oct 13, 2025 · Check out CNN’s Pelé Fast Facts for a look at the life of the Brazilian football (soccer) player, who participated in four FIFA World Cups.

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pelé as the football world would worship him, wrote history with his FIFA World Cup accomplishments.

Dec 9, 2024 · On the international stage, Pelé was king for a Brazilian team known for its creativity, flair and artistry on the field. Led by Pelé’s 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil, the tiny nation ...

Pelé: Directed by Ben Nicholas, David Tryhorn. With Pelé, Muhammad Ali, Amarildo, Jorge Arantes. Looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup …

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 also his passion …

At the time of his retirement in 1977, Pelé had amassed a series of seemingly unbreakable records. He had racked up a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches, making him the top scorer in Brazilian …

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more commonly known as just Pelé, (23 October 1940 [1] – 29 December 2022) was a Brazilian football player. He was good scorer in the world, with 678 league …