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- DictionaryPelé/ˈpɛleɪ/
- 1. (born 1940), Brazilian footballer; born Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, he appeared 111 times for Brazil and is credited with over 1,200 goals in first-class soccer.
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento ( Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛdsõ aˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nasiˈmẽtu]; 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé ( Portuguese pronunciation: [peˈlɛ] ), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Sep 12, 2014 · Edson Arantes do Nascimento is known worldwide as Pelé, but not everybody knows why Pelé is called Pelé. Here is the story of the legendary nickname.
Apr 27, 2023 · "Pelé" — the nickname of one of soccer's greatest players — has long been used as a synonym for greatness. Now, a Brazilian dictionary is making that meaning official with a new entry.
Dec 29, 2022 · Why was Pele called Pele remains a mystery to many, even after the Brazilian icon passed away at the age of 82, as confirmed by BBC. The veteran transcended football, with millions of fans...
Dec 30, 2022 · Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the boy who became “Pele” was synonymous not only with the legend of the Selecao, but with football as a whole. That has been captured in the outpouring of ...
Dec 3, 2022 · SOCCER. Why did they call Pelé ‘O Rei’? Where did it originate? What does it mean? In football, several players are referred to ‘The King’ - like Pelé, whose nickname is believed to have...
Dec 29, 2022 · Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele, was born on October 23, 1940 and was a Brazilian footballer who played as a striker. He was the only player to win three World Cups, in 1958, 1962 and...
Dec 29, 2022 · Pelé, whose name remains ringing bells around the world not only for his prowess on the soccer field but also for being a fixture in popular culture around the world, died on Thursday at the age of...
Pelé (born October 23, 1940, Três Corações, Brazil—died December 29, 2022, São Paulo, Brazil) was a Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world. He was part of the Brazilian national teams that won three World Cup championships (1958, 1962, and 1970).
Jan 3, 2023 · He received the nickname “Pelé” during his early school days after struggling to pronounce the name of his favorite player and his father’s teammate at Vasco de Gama, goalkeeper “Bilé,” another...
