Edson Arantes do Nascimento[note 3][a] (23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé, [b] was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Mar 25, 2026 · Pele, Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world. He was part of the Brazilian national teams that won three World …

Dec 29, 2022 · Widely regarded as one of soccer's greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game's most prolific scorer with Brazilian club Santos …

Apr 2, 2014 · Pelé played professionally in Brazil for two decades, winning three World Cups along the way, before joining the New York Cosmos late in his career. Named FIFA co-Player of the Century in …

Dec 9, 2024 · Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. His journey began in poverty, …

Pelé created a path out of poverty, became a football idol and finally, left an unprecedented legacy. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pelé as the football world would worship him, wrote history...

Dec 9, 2024 · Two years ago this month, soccer lost arguably its greatest-ever player in Edson Arantes do Nascimento — better known worldwide simply as Pelé.

Top Soccer Players Pelé: Info, Teams, Titles Won and Stats Soccer profile of Pelé including teams where he played, tournaments and cups won, National Team, games and goals scored by this …

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the twentieth century. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes …

News about Pele. Commentary and archival information about Pele from The New York Times.