Pelé whose real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento became a superstar with his performance in the 1958 World Cup. 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 1999, he is a global ambassador for soccer and other humanitarian causes.
A member of three Brazilian World Cup-champion teams, Pelé is considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time.
A member of three Brazilian World Cup-champion teams, Pelé is considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time.
