Pele

Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is a former Brazilian professional footballer and considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Coracoes, Minas Gerais, Brazil; and died. December 29, 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil

Pele started playing football at a young age and when he was 15 years old, he was already playing for the football club Santos. He quickly gained fame for his remarkable skills on the pitch, particularly his speed, dribbling ability and precision in front of goal.

During his career, Pele won numerous titles and awards, both with his club and with the Brazilian national team. He won three FIFA World Cups with Brazil, in 1958, 1962 and 1970, scoring a total of 1,281 goals in 1,363 matches. Pele's records and achievements are too numerous to list here, but some of his notable achievements include being Santos' all-time leading goalscorer, scoring over 1000 goals in his career and winning the Ballon d'Or (best player award) in Europe) in 1958, 1962 and 1970.

In addition to his success on the pitch, Pele has also been an ambassador for the sport, using his platform to promote football and inspire young players around the world. He is also known for his humanitarian work, particularly promoting education and fighting poverty.

In summary, Pele is one of the greatest footballers of all time, with a career spanning two decades in which he won numerous titles and awards. He is a legend in the sport and his influence on football and popular culture cannot be overstated.