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Pelé
Acting
23 Oct 1940
† 29 Dec 2022
Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Biography
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (born 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), known as Pelé, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. I...
Also Known As
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, A Pérola Negra, O Rei do Futebol, O Rei Pelé, O Rei



































