WORLD CUP LEGENDS: PELE

Bio

1940

Edson Arantes do Nascimento 'Pele' was born in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil, the son of Fluminense footballer Dondinho (born João Ramos do Nascimento) and Dona Celeste Arantes. He was named after the American inventor Thomas Edison.

1954

In 1954, aged fourteen, he joined Bauru Athletic Club juniors in Bauru, São Paulo.

1958

World Cup

1958

The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European team.

1962

World Cup

1966

World Cup

1970

World Cup