Saturday, March 8, 2008

Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)

He is one of the greatest footballer of all time, former brazilian player. He was given the title of Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee. At the age of 17, Pele scored six goals in 1958 World Cup, inspiring Brazil to its first title. Making his club debut for Santos at the age of 15 in 1956, he remained with the club until 1974. He helped leas Santos to nine State Championships in 1962 and 1963. In the quarter-finals, Pele scored the winner against Wales, a Hat trick in the semifinals against France and two in the final against Sweden, Brazil won the 1958 World Cup and thus a Star was born.

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