Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Following his great personality and playing skills, he was regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled “the greatest” by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century.
He was born to his parents – Dondinho and Celeste Arantes on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is currently at the age of 82.
What year did Pelé retire?
After several years of playing professional football, he announced his retirement in 1974. Fortunately for football lovers who love to see him play, he agreed to a three-year $7 million contract with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League and to promote the game in the United States in 1975.
On October 1st, 1977, he officially retired after leading the Cosmos to a championship.
What was Pelé’s last professional game?
Pelé closed the chapter of his professional football career with a match between the Cosmos and Santos.
The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at Giants Stadium and was televised in the US on ABC’s Wide World of Sports as well as throughout the world.
