Pele, the World-Super-Class Soccer Player
 | Pele, birthdate/death date/birthplaceBorn on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, He is currently still alive. Age-73/ so he is not dead. Real NameEdson Arantes do Nascimiento, AKA:Pele |
What Made Him Special:
His skills were liked all over the world. Everyone one wanted to see this man in action, even war leaders did. Once Pele was asked to play a match in Africa by 2 civil leaders, they were trying to settle peace by watching him play. Before Pele had ever came to the United States, there was a high percentage of people that had no interest in soccer. When he came to the United States, everyone wanted to watch him play.
Family:
His parents were João Ramos do Nascimento and Dona Celeste/Assíria Lemos Seixas. He then later had 7 children. They were, Edson Cholbi Nascimento (Son), Joshua Nascimento (Son), Sandra Regina Arantes do Nascimento (Daughter), Kelly Cristina Nascimento (Daughter) Jennifer Nascimento (Daughter), Celeste Nascimento (Daughter), Flávia Christina Kurtz Nascimento (Daughter).
