Pelé
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more commonly known as just Pelé, (23 October 1940 in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil[1] – 29 December 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil) was a Brazilian football player. Pelé was the most successful league goal scorer in the world, with 678 league goals. In total, Pelé scored 1283 goals in 1363 games, including unofficial friendlies and tour games. That was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in the history of football. He died on the 29th of December, 2022
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| Born | Edson Arantes do Nascimento 23 October 1940 Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 29 December 2022 (aged 82) São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resting place | Memorial Necrópole Ecumênica, Santos, São Paulo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Children | 7, including Edinho | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| In office 1 January 1995 – 30 April 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| President | Fernando Henrique Cardoso | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Office established | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Rafael Greca (as Minister of Sports and Tourism) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He was given the title "Football Player of the Century" by FIFA. Many believe that he was the best player in the history of football.
Teams
From 1956 to 1974, Pelé played for Santos, had 605 appearances, and scored 589 goals.[2] From 1975 to 1977, he played for New York Cosmos, when he had 64 appearances, and scored 37 goals.[2] From 1978 to 1980 he played for XI Classic till he retired.
Club career statistics
| Club performance | League | |||
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| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
| Brazil | League | |||
| 1971 | Santos | Série A | 21 | 1 |
| 1972 | 16 | 5 | ||
| 1973 | 30 | 19 | ||
| 1974 | 17 | 9 | ||
| 1975 | New York Cosmos | NASL | 9 | 5 |
| 1976 | 22 | 13 | ||
| 1977 | 25 | 13 | ||
| Country | Brazil | 84 | 34 | |
| United States | 56 | 31 | ||
| Total | 140 | 65 | ||
International career statistics
| Brazil national team | ||
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| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 7 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 | 11 |
| 1960 | 6 | 4 |
| 1961 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1964 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 8 | 9 |
| 1966 | 9 | 5 |
| 1967 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 7 | 4 |
| 1969 | 9 | 7 |
| 1970 | 15 | 8 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 92 | 77 |
Health
In September 2021, Pelé had surgery to remove a tumour on the right side of his colon.[5] He began chemotherapy treatment a few weeks later.[6]
Honours
Club
Santos (Official Tournaments)
- Campeonato Paulista: 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1973[7]
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1959, 1963 and 1964[8]
- Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa (Taça de Prata): 1968
- Taça Brasil: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965
- Copa Libertadores: 1962 and 1963
- Intercontinental Cup: 1962 and 1963
- South-American Recopa: 1968
- Recopa Intercontinental: 1968
New York Cosmos
- NASL Champions: 1977
International
Pelé Media
Pelé's birthplace, Três Corações in Minas Gerais state in Brazil, 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 Nascimento.
Pelé in 1962, by then rated the best player in the world[9]
Pelé with Santos in the Netherlands, October 1962
Pelé entering the field to play his first game with the Cosmos, 15 June 1975
Pelé (number 10) dribbles past three Swedish players at the 1958 World Cup.
17-year-old Pelé cries on the shoulder of goalkeeper Gilmar after Brazil won the 1958 World Cup final.
Pelé with Brazil taking on Italy's Giovanni Trapattoni at the San Siro, Milan, in 1963
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References
- ↑ Anibal Massaini Neto (Director/Producer), (2004). Pelé Eterno [Documentary film]. Brazil: Anima Producoes Audiovisuais Ltda. International: Universal Studios Home Video.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Prolific Scorers Data". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ↑ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Pelé". www.national-football-teams.com.
- ↑ "Edson Arantes do Nascimento "Pelé" - Goals in International Matches". www.rsssf.com.
- ↑ "Pelé: Brazil legend remains in intensive care as he recovers from surgery to remove tumour". Sky Sports. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ↑ Brazil: Pele released from hospital to begin chemotherapy. https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-pele-released-from-hospital-to-begin-chemotherapy/a-59371723. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ↑ The 1973 Paulista was held jointly with Portuguesa.
- ↑ The 1964 Torneio Rio-São Paulo was held jointly with Botafogo.
- ↑ Freedman 2014, p. 47.