Which country did Pelé play for?
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Brazil
He is seen as the country's greatest player.
💡 Did you know? Pelé was declared a „national treasure“ in Brazil: reputedly to block a move abroad.
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How often did Pelé win the World Cup?
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three times
He is the only player with three World Cup titles.
💡 Did you know? Pelé remains the only player to have won three World Cups.
How old was Pelé at his 1958 World Cup win?
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17
He scored twice in the final.
💡 Did you know? Aged just 17, Pelé scored twice in the 1958 World Cup final.
What is Pelé's nickname in Brazil?
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O Rei
A mark of reverence.
💡 Did you know? In Brazil he is simply „O Rei“: the King.
Which club did Pelé play for almost his whole career?
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Santos FC
Later also for New York Cosmos.
💡 Did you know? Pelé spent almost his whole career at Santos: moving to New York only late on.
How many goals are credited to Pelé?
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around 1000
In competitive and friendly matches.
💡 Did you know? Pelé is credited with around 1,000 goals: a barely believable number.
What did FIFA honour Pelé as?
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Footballer of the Century
He called the sport 'the beautiful game'.
Foto: Joop van Bilsen for Anefo · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Which athlete is shown here?
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Pelé
Pelé of Brazil is the only three-time World Cup winner in football history and, for many, the greatest player ever.
💡 Did you know? In 1969 warring factions in Nigeria are said to have called a brief ceasefire just to watch him play.
In which year was Pelé born?
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1940
Born: 23 October 1940 in Brazil
In which year did Pelé die?
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2022
Died: 29 December 2022, aged 82
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