Pele, also known as the King of Football, was named the Athlete of the Century in 1989 and 1999. He won numerous titles including Best Player of South America in 1973 and led Brazil to three World Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Pele played in over 1,300 matches during his career and scored over 1,200 goals, both records at the time. Born in 1940 in Brazil, Pele began playing professionally for Santos at age 15 and went on to play for the Brazilian national team and New York Cosmos before retiring in 1977.

1. PELE

2. Pele or King of football, is a
very famous footballer. He
was named «The best
sportsman of the century»
in 1989, 1999. Pele has
many titles for his
outstanding football playing:
Best player of South
America- 1973.
World champion: 1958,
1963, 1970.
Pele took part in 1363
matches and scored 1279
goals.

3. The real name of Pele- Edson Arantes do Nasimento.
He was born on 23 October 1940 in a very poor family
and in a small city of Brazil: Tres Korasoes. His father was
a football player too, but crocked the lag and could not
play very well. He became a first trainer of Edison.

4. When Pele was 15 years old he took part in a play of Santos club for the first
time. Then he won championships with club «Santos» 2 times.
In 1958 Pele started to play for the national team of Brazil and took part in 92
plays, scored 77 goals. This record is not broken.
In 1975 Pele signed the contract with American club «Cosmos»
1.10. 1977 Pele played his last match and finished his football career.

5. Источники:
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Книга «Пеле» Сборная мира XX
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