Pelé: Football Legend

Pelé

Pelé is a famous Brazillian footballer widely considered one of the greatest players ever

Pelé was 17 years 234 days old when he first played at the 1958 World Cup, making him the 5th youngest ever to play at the tournament. At his first World CUp tournament, Pelé announced himself to the world, helping Brazil to its first World Cup title.
Pele scored 12 World Cup goals, the equal 6th best, including a World Cup Hat-trick. See the List of the Most Goals Scored at the World Cup.
Pelé is the only player to win three World Cups, though his legendary status was built across four tournament appearances (1958–1970). Six players played in five tournaments.
Pelé won the unofficial FIFA World Cup Golden Ball Award in 1970.

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