Pelé

:This article is about the soccer player. For other articles with the name Pele see Pele.

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, KBE (born October 23, 1940), nicknamed Pelé, a Brazilian, is a former football player and thought by many to be the finest player of all time. Often considered the complete attacking player, he was completely two-footed, a prolific finisher, exceptional at dribbling and passing, and was a remarkably good tackler for a forward. He was also famed for his speed and strength on the ball. Over the course of his career, Pelé scored over a thousand goals and won three {{Wc|}}s. Since his full retirement in 1977 he has served as an ambassador for the sport.

Related Topics:
KBE - October 23 - 1940 - Football - 1977

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