The King of Football, His Career, Goals & Achievements

 Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Known As: Pelé
Nickname: O Rei (The King) 👑
Born: 23 October 1940, Três Corações, Brazil
Died: 29 December 2022, aged 82
Nationality: Brazilian
Position: Forward

Background History

Pelé grew up in a modest family in Brazil. His father, Dondinho, was also a footballer. As a child, Pelé often played football with improvised balls because his family had limited financial resources.

At just 15 years old, he made his professional debut for Santos FC. He quickly became one of the world’s most talented young players. At the age of 17, Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958 FIFA World Cup, scoring six goals. He later won two more World Cups in 1962 and 1970, making him the only player in history to win three FIFA World Cups.

Highest Goal Records ⚽

• 1,279 career goals in 1,363 games is the figure recognized by Guinness World Records.
• Another commonly cited total from Brazilian football authorities is 1,282 goals in 1,364 matches.
• 77 official goals for Brazil, a record that stood for decades before Neymar surpassed it.
• 12 FIFA World Cup goals in 14 matches.
• His remarkable 1959 season included 127 goals for Santos in a calendar year, according to FIFA.

Major Achievements 🏆

• 🏆 3× FIFA World Cup Winner: 1958, 1962, 1970
• ⚽ Youngest FIFA World Cup winner at 17 years old
• 🌎 Became football’s first major global superstar
• 👑 Widely known as “The King of Football”
• 🇧🇷 One of the greatest Brazilian footballers of all time

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