Pelé
Acting
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (born 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), known as Pelé, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. 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. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His total of 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which included friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. Pelé began playing for Santos at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player to do so. Pelé is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is Santos' all-time top goalscorer with 643 goals from 659 games. In a golden era for Santos, he led the club to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores, and to the 1962 and 1963 Intercontinental Cup. Credited with connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with football, Pelé's "electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals" made him a star around the world, and his teams toured internationally in order to take full advantage of his popularity. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has made many acting and commercial ventures. In 2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos. Averaging almost a goal per game throughout his career, Pelé was adept at striking the ball with either foot in addition to anticipating his opponents' movements on the field. While predominantly a striker, he could also drop deep and take on a playmaking role, providing assists with his vision and passing ability, and he would also use his dribbling skills to go past opponents. In Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor. His emergence at the 1958 World Cup where he became the first black global sporting star was a source of inspiration. Throughout his career and in his retirement, Pelé received several individual and team awards for his performance in the field, his record-breaking achievements, and legacy in the sport. From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
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movieMexiko - WM im Schatten der Kartelle
2026
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tvSoccer's American Dream
2026
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movieWhen Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game
2026
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movieKenny Dalglish
2025
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movieBrasiliana: The Black Musical That Introduced Brazil to the World
2024
Himself (archive footage)
70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leben als Wintermärchen
2023
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moviePelé: King of the Game
2023
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movieL'Âge d'or de la pub
2023
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movieJair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk
2023
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movieWritten in the Stars
2023
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Pelé e o Gol na Rua Javari
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieMessi
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieMcEnroe
2022
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
tvVM-94 - En sportsaga
2022
Self (archive footage)
tvElza & Mané: Amor em Linhas Tortas
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieBig-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL
2021
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moviePelé
2021
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movieDiego Maradona
2019
Self (archive footage)
moviePelé: The Unknown King
2017
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moviePelé - A Origem
2017
Ele mesmo
movieBobby
2016
Self
movieEl Sabalé
2014
Él mismo
movieIlusión Nacional
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieA Day in the Life
2010
Self (archive footage)
movieCoisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
Self (archive footage)
Born To Be Blind
2003
Self (uncredited)
tvCelebrity
2003
Self
Arte é o Futebol Sem Bola
2002
Self (archive footage)
movieConspiracy '58
2002
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movieThe History of the World Cups: Mexico '70
2000
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movieLaudrup - The Joy of Football
1997
Self (archive footage)
movieVM-krönika 1994
1994
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movieBeijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser
1992
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Worlds Greatest Goals
1989
Self (archive footage)
tvO Salvador da Pátria
1989
Ele mesmo
movieHotshot
1987
Santos
tvChico Anysio Show
1982
Ele mesmo
movieEscape to Victory
1981
Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil
tvThe Trapalhões
1977
Ele mesmo
movieVivência de Campeões
1975
Self (archive footage)
movieA Marcha
1972
Chico Bondade
Os Estranhos
1969
Plínio Pompeu
movieGoal!
1966
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movieEcco
1963
Self
movieO Rei Pelé
1962
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tvBambi
1948
Self
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moviePelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
Executive Producer
movieOs Trombadinhas
1979
Producer
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tvE Nós, Aonde Vamos?
1970
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