Pelè

Edison Arantes do Nascimento, known with the pseudonym of Pelè is a former Brazilian footballer and politician. Pelé began playing for Santos Football club at just 15; he was praised for his unstoppable dribbling and a formidable power and precision.
He wasn’t very high, but he had an extraordinary elevation that made him a formidable player. He had an extraordinary vision of the game and a strong ability to read the game, typical of the great champions. It was perfectly ambidextrous and excelled in terms of acrobatic skills. Peculiarity: He’s left-hander.

Personal information
Full name Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Date of birth October 23, 1940 (1940-10-23) (age 67)
Place of birth Três Corações, Brazil
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1/2 in)
Playing position Forward
Youth clubs
1952-1956 Bauru AC
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1956-1974
1975-1977 Santos
New York Cosmos 605 (589) [1]
064 0(37)
National team
1957-1971 Brazil 092 0(77)

Palmares:

N.1284 goal
N.3 World Championships
N.2 Intercontinental Cup
N.2 Libertadores Cup
N.1 Supercup of Intercontinental Champions
N.5 Brazil Cups
N.11 Championships of the State of São Paulo
N.1 Championship United States
N.1 Golden ball of South American
N.11-Top-goalscorer Brazilian Championship
N. 1 Goalscorer American cup