Pele was an exceptionally talented soccer player who broke many scoring records that still stand today. He came from humble beginnings in Brazil but worked hard playing soccer in the streets, which helped prepare him for success. Pele is considered one of the greatest soccer players ever along with Maradona, though Pele is argued to be better both statistically and for his character off the field as well.

1. PELE Pele was not just a remarkable man on the pitch but also off the pitch. He broke many records,most of which still stand today.

3. Pele's Background Pele was born in Brazil in1940, he had a very humble beginning to his life. He grew up on the streets playing football with improvised balls as he could not afford a proper leather ball. However this did not stop him, by playing barefoot on the streets toughened him up and prepared him for his chance. H e took his chance when his town was visited by a scout, who scouted him for a local club, by the age of 15 he was a key player at a bigger club and made his debut for Brazil at the young age of 16.