Pele is arguably the greatest soccer player to pull on a pair of boots. The Brazilian superstar is a true of icon of the sport.
Pele was a former Brazilian soccer star widely regarded as the greatest ever to play the game.
His total goal tally is the source of much dispute, as Santos claimed that he scored 1,091 goals for them, but the widely reported tally is 643. This became a hot topic when Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona in 2020, reportedly making him the record goalscorer of all time for a single club.
Start at Santos
Spell with New York Cosmos
Star on the world stage
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Pele News
Escape to Victory star Michael Caine hails Pele's football and acting talent
Sir Michael Caine has said it was a "great privilege" for him to act alongside Pele in the 1981 film Escape to Victory.
Pele laid to rest as thousands gather to pay respects
Football legend Pele was laid to rest on Tuesday after thousands turned out to pay their final respects.
Pele to be buried today after lying in state at Urbano Caldeira stadium
Pele is due to be buried later today after thousands of fans waited to pay their respects as his coffin lay in state at the home of his former club Santos.
Pep Guardiola: Pele's influence on football will be everlasting
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Pele's influence in the world game will be everlasting.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says Pele was an 'absolute giant' of football
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has saluted an "absolute giant" of football following the death of Brazilian superstar Pele at the age of 82.
Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar lead tributes after the passing of Brazil great Pele
Footballing icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar joined the tributes as the world paid respects to Pele following the death of the Brazil great at the age of 82.