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Official and Biographical Sources
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Britannica: Detailed biography and career highlights.
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Wikipedia: Timeline, clubs, statistics, and historic context.
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Biography.com: An international view on Pelé's global impact.
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Brasil Escola (PT): Educational article explaining his social and sporting relevance.
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Pelé Museum (PT): Official collection and legacy in Santos, Brazil.
Visit the Museum page
🏆 Titles and Achievements
- ⚽ 3 FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962, 1970
- ⚽ 2 Copa Libertadores and 2 Intercontinental Cups with Santos FC
- ⚽ Over 1,200 career goals registered
- 🏅 Named “Athlete of the Century” by the IOC
- 🏅 FIFA Ballon d'Or Honorary Award (2013)
📚 Interesting Facts about Pelé
- His real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
- The nickname "Pelé" came from a childhood mispronunciation of a goalkeeper’s name.
- He served as Brazil’s Minister of Sports from 1995 to 1998.
- Listed by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.