Pelé - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 23, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 84 |
| Birthplace | Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Being one of the greatest football (soccer) players in history, winning three FIFA World Cups with Brazil, and popularizing the sport globally. |
Intro
Pelé was a legendary Brazilian footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Known for his extraordinary skill, prolific goal-scoring ability, and global impact on the sport, Pelé became a worldwide ambassador for football.
Early Life & Background
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé grew up in poverty in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil. As a child, he played football with improvised balls and developed his skills on the streets before joining a local youth team. His football talent was recognized at a young age, leading to a professional debut for Santos FC at age 15.
Career Highlights
- Won three FIFA World Cups with Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970), the only player to do so.
- Scored over 1,000 career goals in official matches (including friendlies).
- Played the majority of his club career for Santos FC, winning numerous domestic and international titles.
- Played for the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League, helping popularize football in the United States.
- Named FIFA's Player of the Century (shared with Diego Maradona) in 1999.
Trivia
- Pelé's birth name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
- He was declared a national treasure by the Brazilian government to prevent European clubs from signing him.
- Pelé was named after American inventor Thomas Edison, but his birth certificate was misspelled as 'Edson'.
- He served as a global ambassador for football and UNICEF after retiring.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Pelé?
Pelé is 84 years old.
When was Pelé born?
Pelé was born the 23 October 1940.
Where is Pelé from?
Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
On His Birth-Day
About October 23rd, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: A massive German air raid on London involves approximately 400 Luftwaffe bombers dropping 530 tons of high explosive bombs. The attack creates 900 major fires, destroys infrastructure, and results in around 400 deaths and 900 injuries. Key locations like Oxford Street and BBC Broadcasting House are severely damaged.
- Day of the week: October 23rd, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: The Mark of Zorro directed by Rouben Mamoulian
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