Basic Details:
- Name: Edson Arantes do Nascimento
- Age: 82 (as of 2023)
- Birthplace: Três Corações, Brazil
- Profession: Retired Professional Football Player
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
- Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- School: Bauru Athletic Club Boys School
- Education: Not available
- Nickname: Pelé
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Awards: 3x FIFA World Cup Winner (1958, 1962, 1970), FIFA Player of the Century, Ballon d’Or Prix d’Honneur (2013)
Net Worth: As of 2023, Pelé’s net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.
Career:
i. Overview:
Pelé is a retired Brazilian football player who is widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time. He played as a forward, primarily for Santos and the Brazil national team. Pelé scored over 1,000 career goals, making him one of the most prolific goal-scorers in football history.
ii. Milestones and Achievements:
- 3x FIFA World Cup Winner (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 2x Copa Libertadores Winner (1962, 1963)
- 6x Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Winner (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968)
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
Pelé has been married three times. His current wife is Marcia Aoki, and his previous spouses were Assíria Lemos Seixas and Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi.
ii. Family:
Pelé is the father of seven children: Kelly Cristina, Edinho, Jennifer, Joshua, Celeste, Flávia Kurtz, and Sandra Regina.
iii. Controversies:
Pelé has faced some controversies, including a paternity lawsuit and accusations of extramarital affairs. However, these have not significantly impacted his legacy as a footballer.
Trivia and Lesser-known Facts:
- Pelé was named FIFA Player of the Century along with Diego Maradona in 2000.
- He scored his 1,000th career goal on November 19, 1969, which is known as “O Milésimo” (The Thousandth) in Brazil.
- Pelé has been a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations and UNESCO, promoting education and social causes.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @pele
- Twitter: @Pele
- Facebook: Pele
