Egor on Instagram: "Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) (1940–2022) Pelé was a Brazilian professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Born on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, he grew up in a poor family and learned to play football using makeshift balls made of socks or grapefruits. His exceptional talent was recognized early, and by age 15 he had joined Santos FC, one of Brazil’s major clubs. Pelé made his professional debut for Santos at 16 and

FOOTTBALLVERSE on Instagram: "In 1958, a 17-year-old phenomenon named Edson Arantes do Nascimento – known to the world as Pelé – announced his arrival on football's greatest stage. As the youngest player to ever win a World Cup, Pelé didn't just play the game; he redefined it with his magic, passion, and unparalleled genius. During his historic career, Pelé demonstrated time and again why he would become the standard by which all footballers are measured. His performances reminded fans across ge