Pelé
Biography
Pelé was a Brazilian footballer, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, who became one of the sport's most celebrated and successful figures. He joined Santos at 15 and the Brazil national team at 16, winning three World Cups, in 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player to do so, and was nicknamed O Rei after the 1958 tournament. With Santos he won the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 1962 and 1963, and he closed his playing career with the New York Cosmos, retiring after the 1977 season. In 1999 the International Olympic Committee named him Athlete of the Century, and in 2000 he shared the FIFA Player of the Century award. He later served as an ambassador for football and took on acting and commercial ventures.
82years old at death
- Born Três Corações
- Died Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital
- Star sign: ScorpioFirst day of the sign, on the Libra cusp
- Edson Arantes do Nascimento (birth name)Also credited as Pele and O Rei
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 38 years1981 to 2019
Every film, newest first
- 2019Diego MaradonaIMDb rating 7.7
- 2016I Am BoltIMDb rating 7.1
- 2001Mike Bassett: England ManagerIMDb rating 6.8
- 1986HotshotIMDb rating 5.3
- 1981VictoryIMDb rating 6.7
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A first
Pelé was declared an official national treasure by Brazil's government in 1961, a move meant to stop him from being transferred to a club outside the country.
First role
Pelé's first senior goal came on his Santos debut on 7 September 1956, at age 15, in a 7-1 win over Corinthians de Santo André.
A first
Pelé's 1,000th goal in all competitions, known as O Milésimo or "The Thousandth," came on 19 November 1969, when he converted a penalty against Vasco da Gama at the Maracanã Stadium.
A first
Pelé's number 10 shirt at the 1958 World Cup came about by accident, because Brazil's federation left the numbering to FIFA.
A first
Pelé's 1961 goal against Fluminense at the Maracanã, run from his own penalty area, earned a two-minute standing ovation and a plaque at the stadium.
A role that slipped away
In 1971, Pelé turned down the chance to join Paris Saint-Germain, a club in France that was emerging at the time.
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Worked with
Pelé made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Michael Caine's page
Sylvester Stallone's page
Max von Sydow's page
Penelope Ann Miller's page
Rutanya Alda's page
Geoff Bell's page
All films by John Huston
All films by Asif Kapadia
All films by Steve Barron
Awards
Twelve awards and honors from 1991 to 2020.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2020 | Ballon d'Or Dream Team | Won | |
| 2018 | FWA Tribute Award | Won | |
| 2016 | Silver Olympic Order | Won | |
| 2009 | Distinguished Guest of Mexico City | Won | |
| 2009 | Llaves de la Ciudad de Mexico | Won | |
| 2007 | FIFA Presidential Award | Won | |
| 2005 | BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2000 | FIFA Player of the Century | Won | |
| 2000 | Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1997 | Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Honorary | |
| 1997 | Marca Leyenda | Won | |
| 1991 | National Order of Merit | Won | |
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