Pelé was a world-famous soccer player from Brazil. He was known for his speed, balance and ball-controlling abilities. He played in 1,363 games and scored 1,281 goals.
Pelé was born in 1940, in a small village. His real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. At some point he took the nickname Pelé, which has no particular meaning.
Pelé’s father taught him how to play soccer. Pelé dropped out of school so he could spend more time practicing the game. By age 11, he began to receive professional coaching.
In 1956, Pelé began his professional career. He played for the Santos Football Club. Pelé led Santos to many championships and broke many records. He remained with the team until 1974.
Pelé led Brazil’s national team to three World Cup championships. The first time was in 1958, when he was only 17 years old. He astonished the world by scoring six goals, including two in the championship game. With Pelé’s help, Brazilian teams also won the World Cup in 1962 and 1970.
Adapted from "Pelé", Britannica Kids, Encyclopædia Britannica. 7 Nov. 2020. kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Pel%C3%A9/390829
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