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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.
Mar 4, 2022 · 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.
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...
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 · 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 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 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 29, 2022 · Even though the Brazilian-born Edson Arantes do Nascimento once famously penned an essay in the Guardian explaining the genesis of his famous nickname and offering precious context, debates still...
Apr 27, 2023 · Pele defined in Portuguese dictionary. His efforts and abilities are already immortalized in various mediums, but now, Pele will also be remembered as an adjective. An announcement was made...
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...
