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Pelé

1940-10-23 (84 years old) in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Edson Arantes do Nascimento (born 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), known as Pelé, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé 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. His total of 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which included friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. 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, the only player to do so. Pelé is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is Santos' all-time top goalscorer with 643 goals from 659 games. In a golden era for Santos, he led the club to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores, and to the 1962 and 1963 Intercontinental Cup. Credited with connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with football, 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. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. 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. 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. His emergence at the 1958 World Cup where he became the first black global sporting star was a source of inspiration. 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. From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

Movies

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L'Âge d'or de la pub
65 %|Jun 2, 2023
Documentary, TV Movie, History
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Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk
95 %|Apr 27, 2023
Documentary, Music
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Pelé - Long Live the King
50 %|Jan 6, 2023
Documentary
actor
Pelé e o Gol na Rua Javari
0 %|Dec 29, 2022
Documentary, TV Movie
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McEnroe
60 %|Jul 15, 2022
Documentary
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When the World Watched: Brazil 1970
74 %|Jun 22, 2021
Documentary
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Pelé
73 %|Feb 23, 2021
Documentary
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Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy
65 %|Jan 18, 2021
Documentary, Music
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50 Anos do Tri
70 %|Nov 21, 2020
Documentary, TV Movie
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Puntapié
0 %|Aug 18, 2020
Documentary, TV Movie
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Diego Maradona
74.5 %|Jun 14, 2019
Documentary
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Santos de Todos os Gols
73 %|Apr 10, 2019
Documentary
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In Search of Greatness
67 %|Nov 2, 2018
Documentary
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Pele, Argentina and The Dictators
0 %|May 30, 2018
Documentary
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Pelé the Last Show: The Film
77 %|Jan 1, 2018
Documentary
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Pelé: The Unknown King
0 %|Apr 23, 2017
Documentary
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Pelé - A Origem
20 %|Feb 2, 2017
Drama, Documentary
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Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
0 %|Dec 31, 2016
Drama, Documentary
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Bobby
66 %|May 27, 2016
Documentary
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Pelé: Birth of a Legend
74 %|May 6, 2016
Drama
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Nelson Mandela Redrawn
0 %|Jul 18, 2014
Documentary
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Ilusión Nacional
78 %|Apr 4, 2014
Documentary
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Santos, 100 Years of Playful Soccer
66 %|Apr 6, 2012
Documentary
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The Winning Spirit
50 %|Jan 1, 2012
Drama
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A Day In The Life
60 %|Oct 28, 2010
Documentary
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Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was
79 %|May 15, 2009
Documentary, Music
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The Art of Football from A to Z
48 %|May 25, 2006
Documentary, Comedy
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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
75 %|Jan 1, 2005
Music, Documentary
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Pelé Forever
72 %|Jun 25, 2004
Documentary
actor
Born To Be Blind
60 %|Nov 29, 2003
Documentary
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Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha
70 %|Jun 3, 2002
TV Movie, Documentary
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Mike Bassett: England Manager
70 %|Sep 28, 2001
Comedy
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Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser
80 %|Jul 16, 1992
Documentary
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The Worlds Greatest Goals
0 %|Mar 6, 1989
Documentary, History
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1º de Abril, Brasil
0 %|Jan 1, 1989
Comedy
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Hotshot
27 %|Jan 23, 1987
Drama
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Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol
56 %|Mar 27, 1986
Comedy, Family
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Pedro Mico
0 %|Dec 11, 1985
Drama
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A Minor Miracle
63 %|May 31, 1983
Drama, Family
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Escape to Victory
69 %|Jun 17, 1981
Drama, War
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Os Trombadinhas
62 %|Jan 2, 1979
Crime, Drama
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Vivência de Campeões
0 %|Jul 10, 1975
Documentary
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This Is Pelé
0 %|May 31, 1974
Documentary
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A Marcha
0 %|Jul 31, 1972
Drama, History
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O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões
48 %|May 26, 1971
Fantasy, Comedy
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Tostão - A Fera de Ouro
0 %|Feb 12, 1970
Documentary
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Superstição e Futebol
0 %|Jan 1, 1969
Documentary
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True Brazil
0 %|Dec 8, 1968
Documentary
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Goal!
78 %|Oct 31, 1966
Documentary
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O Rei Pelé
70 %|Jun 12, 1962
Drama, Documentary
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O Preço da Vitória
0 %|Oct 5, 1959
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Nasser & the Ticket
0 %|Invalid Date
Drama, Comedy, Family
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Subterrâneos do Futebol
85 %|Jan 2, 1965
Documentary
actor
Boys from Brazil
0 %|Invalid Date
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Ecco
50 %|Nov 15, 1963
Documentary

Series

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Xuxa, O Documentário
70 %|Jul 13, 2023
Documentary
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Celebridade
79 %|Oct 13, 2003
Soap, Drama, Comedy
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RTL-Spendenmarathon
0 %|Nov 27, 1996
Reality
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História de Amor
86 %|Jul 3, 1995
Soap, Drama
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Champs-Elysées
62 %|Jan 16, 1982
Talk
actor
Der große Preis
60 %|Sep 5, 1974
Reality
actor
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
35 %|Jan 25, 1966
News
actor
Der Sport-Spiegel
60 %|Apr 2, 1963
News
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Bambi Awards
90 %|Jan 1, 1948
Reality