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Aliases: Edson Arantes do Nascimento , A Pérola Negra , O Rei do Futebol , O Rei Pelé , O Rei , بيليه , إدسون أرانتيس دو ناسيمنتو

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Movie Involvements: 36

TV Involvements: 6


Most Famous Work

Biography

Edson Arantes do Nascimento (born 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), known as Pelé, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His total of 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which included friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. Pelé began playing for Santos at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player to do so. Pelé is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is Santos' all-time top goalscorer with 643 goals from 659 games. In a golden era for Santos, he led the club to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores, and to the 1962 and 1963 Intercontinental Cup. Credited with connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with football, Pelé's "electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals" made him a star around the world, and his teams toured internationally in order to take full advantage of his popularity. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has made many acting and commercial ventures. In 2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos. Averaging almost a goal per game throughout his career, Pelé was adept at striking the ball with either foot in addition to anticipating his opponents' movements on the field. While predominantly a striker, he could also drop deep and take on a playmaking role, providing assists with his vision and passing ability, and he would also use his dribbling skills to go past opponents. In Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor. His emergence at the 1958 World Cup where he became the first black global sporting star was a source of inspiration. Throughout his career and in his retirement, Pelé received several individual and team awards for his performance in the field, his record-breaking achievements, and legacy in the sport. From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

Most Famous Work

Bambi Awards
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9

Bambi Awards

(1948) Self
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
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4
Der große Preis
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6

Der große Preis

(1974) Self
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
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7
Pelé
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7

Pelé

(2021) Self
Escape to Victory
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7

Escape to Victory

(1981) Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil
Diego Maradona
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8

Diego Maradona

(2019) Self (archive footage)
Xuxa, O Documentário
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7

Xuxa, O Documentário

(2023) Self (archive footage)

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2023 Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
N/A
2022 Self (archive footage)
2021 Self (archive footage)
Pelé
Self
Self
2020 Himself
Himsel
2019 Self (archive footage)
himself
2018 Self
Kendisi
Self
Self
2017 Self (archive footage)
Ele mesmo
2016 Himself
Pelé
2015 himself
2012 Himself
2010 Self (archive footage)
Himself
2009 Self
2006 Self
Himself (archive footage)
2004 Self
2003 Self (uncredited)
Self
2002 Himself
2001 Himself
1989 N/A
Self (archive footage)
N/A
1987 Santos
1986 Nascimento
1985 N/A
1983 Pelé
1982 Self
1981 Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil
1979 Pelé
1975 Self (archive footage)
1974 Self
Himself
1972 Chico Bondade
1971 N/A
1970 Self
1969 Himself
1968 N/A
1966 Self
Self
1965 O Ídolo
1963 Self
Self
1962 Self
Himself
1959 N/A
1948 Self
Pele
N/A
Year Character Movie/Tv

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
2016 Executive Producer
1979 Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1979 Writer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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