Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was among the most successful and popular sports... Wikipedia
Born: October 23, 1940, Três Corações, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Died: December 29, 2022 (age 82 years), Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Spouse: Marcia Aoki (m. 2016–2022), Assíria Nascimento (m. 1994–2008), and Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi (m. 1966–1982)
Full name: Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Position: Forward
Number: 10 (Santos FC / Forward) and 10 (New York Cosmos / Forward)
Children: Edinho, Sandra Regina Arantes do Nascimento, Joshua Nascimento, and more
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