<Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.pele10.com </Td> </Tr> <P> Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Brazilian Portuguese: (ˈɛtsõ (w) ɐˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nɐsiˈmẽtu); born 23 October 1940), known as Pelé ((peˈlɛ)), is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who played as a forward . He is regarded by many in the sport, including football writers, players, and fans, as the greatest footballer of all time . In 1999, he 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 award . That same year, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee . According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal - scorer in the world, scoring 1281 goals in 1363 games, which included unofficial friendlies and tour games . During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best - paid athlete in the world . </P> <P> 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, being the only player ever to do so . Pelé is the all - time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games . At club level he is the record goalscorer for Santos, and led them to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores . 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 . 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 . </P> <P> Pelé has also been known for connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with football . 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 . 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 . </P>

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