The success story of one of the greatest footballers of all time Pele

The success story of one of the greatest footballers of all time  Pele

Pelé is a former Brazilian professional soccer player and is considered one of the best soccer players of all time. FIFA called him “the greatest” and he was one of the most successful and famous athletes of the 20th century. Pelé is also the all-time top scorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. Throughout his career, Pelé has received numerous individual and team awards for his achievements and heritage in the sport. He grew up in poverty and his track record has inspired many aspiring football players around the world.

 Early life

Pelé was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940 in Brazil. He grew up in extreme poverty in the city of Bauru, Sao Paulo. To earn money, she worked as an assistant in tea rooms. His father, a soccer player, taught Pelé the sport. He could not afford to buy good football because of bad condition. So he played with a sock full of newspaper or grapefruit.

 In his youth, Pelé played for several amateur clubs. He also played for an indoor soccer team called Radium. Pelé’s team won the first championship and much more. In one match he participated in, he was considered too young to play. he eventually became the top scorer of the competition with 15 goals

 Pelé’s early career

 

In 1956, the 15-year-old Pelé joined a professional club Santos FC. His coach told Santos managers that he would be the “best football player in the world”. In 1957, when Pele was just 16, he was the league’s top scorer. Ten months after signing up as a professional, the Brazilian national team called up Pelé. After the World Cup in 1958 and 1962, European clubs such as Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United tried to recruit him. In 1961, the Brazilian government declared Pelé an “official national treasure” to prevent his transfer.

 During his time at FC Santos, Pelé played with many talented players such as Pepe and Coutinho. Pelé scored 643 goals for Santos, the most goals for a club until Lionel Messi caught up with him. In 1974 he retired from Brazilian football.

International careers

 

In 1957, Pelé played his first international match against Argentina. In the game, he scored his first goal for Brazil at the age of 16, making him his country’s youngest goalcorer. On June 29, 1958, at 17 years and 249 days, Pelé became the youngest player to play in the World Cup final. Brazil won the World Cup and Pele’s debut goal was selected as one of the best goals in World Cup history.

 Pelé after Brazil’s victory in the 1970 World Cup

 At the start of the 1962 World Cup, Pelé was considered the best player in the world. Brazil won the World Cup again in 1962. Unfortunately, they lost the World Cup in 1968. After that game, Pele vowed that he would never play in the World Cup again, but he changed his decision in 1970. In Pelé initially refused to play in the 1970 World Cup, however was later accepted. Brazil played against Italy in the final and won the game. After the game, Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich said: "Before the game I thought he was skin and bone like everyone else - but I was wrong." Pelé played in his last international match on July 18, 1971.

 Lessons we can learn from Pelé's story

 Today, Pelé is one of the most famous players in football history and is often referred to as the best player of all time. Blessed with exceptional insight and intelligence, Pele was known for his accurate passing game and for his ability to connect with his teammates to deliver them. His unique playing techniques combine speed, balance and technical skills with physical strength and endurance. He is also widely respected for his participation in various environmental and social goals.

 

From being born into a poor family to being one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pelé has been an inspiration to many. With effort  untiring work, craze and immense talent, Pelé has shown the world that anything is possible. We need to pursue our dreams.