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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was born in Três Corações, Brazil.
Professional Debut
7 September 1956
At the age of 15, Pelé made his professional debut for Santos FC, scoring his first goal in a 7–1 victory against Corinthians de Santo André.
International Debut
7 July 1957
Pelé played his first international match for the Brazilian national team against Argentina, marking the beginning of his illustrious international career.
First World Cup Appearance
11 June 1958
Pelé, at the age of 17, made his first World Cup appearance in Sweden. He became the youngest player to score in a World Cup final, helping Brazil win their first World Cup title.
Domestic and International Success
1960-1969
Pelé led Santos FC to numerous domestic and international titles, establishing the club as a dominant force in Brazilian football during the 1960s.
1,000th Professional Goal
19 November 1969
Pelé scored his 1,000th professional goal for Santos FC, a remarkable achievement that solidified his status as one of the greatest goalscorers in history.
Third World Cup Victory
1970
Pelé won his third World Cup with Brazil, scoring in the final and contributing to Brazil's 4–1 victory over Italy.
Retirement
1 October 1977
Pelé announced his retirement from professional football, ending a legendary playing career that spanned over two decades.
Goodwill Ambassador
1994
Pelé became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, using his fame to advocate for children's rights and promote social causes.
FIFA Player of the Century
1999
Pelé was named FIFA Player of the Century, recognizing his immense contribution to the sport and his status as an icon of football.
Death
29 December 2022
Pelé passed away at the age of 82 due to complications from colorectal cancer and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
Brief
Known For
Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 23 October 1940.
Born Place: Três Corações, Brazil.
Death Date: 29 December 2022.
Death Place: Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Career
Past occupations: Professional footballer, politician, film actor, actor.
Previous Place of Work: Santos F.C., Brazil men's national football team, New York Cosmos.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970), Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee (1999), World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (2000), FIFA Player of the Century (2000).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Pelé Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Pelé.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was born in Três Corações, Brazil.
Professional Debut
7 September 1956
At the age of 15, Pelé made his professional debut for Santos FC, scoring his first goal in a 7–1 victory against Corinthians de Santo André.
International Debut
7 July 1957
Pelé played his first international match for the Brazilian national team against Argentina, marking the beginning of his illustrious international career.
First World Cup Appearance
11 June 1958
Pelé, at the age of 17, made his first World Cup appearance in Sweden. He became the youngest player to score in a World Cup final, helping Brazil win their first World Cup title.
Domestic and International Success
1960-1969
Pelé led Santos FC to numerous domestic and international titles, establishing the club as a dominant force in Brazilian football during the 1960s.
1,000th Professional Goal
19 November 1969
Pelé scored his 1,000th professional goal for Santos FC, a remarkable achievement that solidified his status as one of the greatest goalscorers in history.
Third World Cup Victory
1970
Pelé won his third World Cup with Brazil, scoring in the final and contributing to Brazil's 4–1 victory over Italy.
Retirement
1 October 1977
Pelé announced his retirement from professional football, ending a legendary playing career that spanned over two decades.
Goodwill Ambassador
1994
Pelé became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, using his fame to advocate for children's rights and promote social causes.
FIFA Player of the Century
1999
Pelé was named FIFA Player of the Century, recognizing his immense contribution to the sport and his status as an icon of football.
Death
29 December 2022
Pelé passed away at the age of 82 due to complications from colorectal cancer and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
Brief
Known For
Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 23 October 1940.
Born Place: Três Corações, Brazil.
Death Date: 29 December 2022.
Death Place: Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Career
Past occupations: Professional footballer, politician, film actor, actor.
Previous Place of Work: Santos F.C., Brazil men's national football team, New York Cosmos.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970), Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee (1999), World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (2000), FIFA Player of the Century (2000).
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