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Birthday: Oct 23, 1940
Place of Birth: Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Pelé

Edson Arantes do Nascimento (born 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), known as Pelé, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His total of 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which included friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. Pelé began playing for Santos at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player to do so. Pelé is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is Santos' all-time top goalscorer with 643 goals from 659 games. In a golden era for Santos, he led the club to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores, and to the 1962 and 1963 Intercontinental Cup. Credited with connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with football, Pelé's "electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals" made him a star around the world, and his teams toured internationally in order to take full advantage of his popularity. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has made many acting and commercial ventures. In 2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos. Averaging almost a goal per game throughout his career, Pelé was adept at striking the ball with either foot in addition to anticipating his opponents' movements on the field. While predominantly a striker, he could also drop deep and take on a playmaking role, providing assists with his vision and passing ability, and he would also use his dribbling skills to go past opponents. In Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor. His emergence at the 1958 World Cup where he became the first black global sporting star was a source of inspiration. Throughout his career and in his retirement, Pelé received several individual and team awards for his performance in the field, his record-breaking achievements, and legacy in the sport. From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

Filmography
Movie Cast Year
Tostão - A Fera de Ouro Self 1970
Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL Self (archive footage) 2021
Pelé - A Origem Ele mesmo 2017
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Self (archive footage) 2006
Escape to Victory Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil 1981
Hotshot Santos 1987
Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk Self (archive footage) 2023
Puntapié Self 2020
Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol Nascimento 1986
O Preço da Vitória 1959
Pele, Argentina and The Dictators Kendisi 2018
L'Âge d'or de la pub Self (archive footage) 2023
Os Trombadinhas Pelé 1979
A Day In The Life Self (archive footage) 2010
Nasser & the Ticket Pele 1970
Nelson Mandela Redrawn Self 2014
Goal! Self 1966
70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leben als Wintermärchen Self (archive footage) 2023
Mike Bassett: England Manager Self 2001
The Worlds Greatest Goals Self (archive footage) 1989
Vivência de Campeões Self (archive footage) 1975
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova Self (archive footage) 2005
Born To Be Blind Self (uncredited) 2003
Pelé - Long Live the King 2023
Pelé e o Gol na Rua Javari Self (archive footage) 2022
Pelé the Last Show: The Film Self 2018
True Brazil 1968
Pedro Mico 1985
Subterrâneos do Futebol O Ídolo 1965
Black Flash: A Century of Black Footballers in Britain Self 1970
Bobby Self 2016
Ilusión Nacional Self (archive footage) 2014
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent Self (archive footage) 2016
Laudrup - The Joy Of Football Self (archive footage) 1997
Pelé: Birth of a Legend Pelé 2016
1º de Abril, Brasil 1989
Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha Self 2002
Santos, 100 Years of Playful Soccer Self 2012
Pelé Forever Self 2004
Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was Self 2009
A Minor Miracle Pelé 1983
This Is Pelé Self 1974
O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões 1971
Boys from Brazil 1970
O Rei Pelé Himself 1962
Santos de Todos os Gols Self 2019
Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 Anos de Timão Self 2010
Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor 1989
A Marcha Chico Bondade 1972
The Art of Football from A to Z Self 2006
Fußball – Ein Leben: Franz Beckenbauer Self 2015
Superstição e Futebol Self 1969
Pelé: The Unknown King Self (archive footage) 2017
50 Anos do Tri Self 2020
Pelé Self 2021
Ecco Self 1963
Diego Maradona Self (archive footage) 2019
When the World Watched: Brazil 1970 Self 2021
In Search of Greatness Self 2018
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy Self 2021
McEnroe Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 2022
The Winning Spirit Pelé 2012
Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser 1992
Series Cast Year
Celebridade Self 2003
Xuxa, O Documentário Self (archive footage) 2023
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962
Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments Self 2018
Goldene Kamera Verleihung Self 1966
Bambi Awards Self 1948
RTL-Spendenmarathon Self 1996
História de Amor Self 1995
Champs-Elysées Self 1982
Der große Preis Self 1974
Der Sport-Spiegel Self 1963
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