Pele Quotes
A collection of quotes by Pele.
Pele, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Tres Coracoes, Brazil, is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He gained international recognition as a member of the Brazilian national team, winning three FIFA World Cups in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Over the course of his career, Pele played for Santos FC in Brazil and briefly for the New York Cosmos in the United States. He scored a remarkable 1,281 goals in 1,363 professional matches, establishing several records and leaving an indelible legacy on the sport.