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Pele Undoubtedly one of the greatest sportsman that has ever lived. During his career, Pele was known as "The King of Football" and was voted the second best footballer of the 20th century after Diego Maradona- though some consider him to be the greatest footballer that has ever lived thanks to his astonishing and ground-breaking skills and contricutions to the game.A national treasure to his native Brazil, he is is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team and is the only footballer to be a part of three World Cup-winning teams. Pele is today the official football ambassador to the world (declared by FIFA) and still keeps busy with various acting roles and commercial ventures, in addition to being a wolrd-renowned champion for various social causes. Back to Peles Index |