Pelé
São Paulo, Brazil
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Pelé
Known as O Rei (The King)
1940–2022 · Footballer · Brazilian
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and love of what you are doing."
Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the only man to win three FIFA World Cups.
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- Full name
- Pelé
- Known as
- O Rei (The King)
- Birth
- 1940-10-23 · Três Corações, Brazil
- Death
- 2022-12-29 · São Paulo, Brazil
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Occupation
- Footballer
- Profession
- Athlete
- Notable for
- Only footballer to win three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970); scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 career matches; global ambassador of the beautiful game.
Awards & recognition
- FIFA Player of the Century (2000)
- IOC Athlete of the Century (1999)
- Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur (2013)
- BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)
- Time Magazine 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century (1999)
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