About
Brazilian soccer forward who won three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970) and scored over 1,200 career goals across club and international play.
Before Fame
Grew up in poverty in Bauru, São Paulo, playing with a sock stuffed with newspaper before joining Santos FC at age 15 in 1956.
Trivia
Remains the youngest player to ever score in a World Cup final, doing so at age 17 against Sweden in 1958.
Family Life
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento; son of Fluminense footballer Dondinho and Celeste Arantes.
Associated With
Led Brazil's forward line alongside Garrincha, Jairzinho, and Rivellino during their World Cup campaigns.
Pelé's Birthday Aura & Astrology
Zodiac Sign♏ Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Element & AuraWater • Mystic Obsidian
BirthstoneOpal & Pink Tourmaline
