8 Interesting Facts About The Greatest Pele

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FIFA has designated the renowned Brazilian footballer as "the greatest."

The Full name of Pele is  Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Pele was named after the inventor and world-famous scientist Thomas Edison, though his parents removed the i.

Pele also worked as a waiter in local tea shops in his early life

Pele had one of the highest strike rates ever in international games.

The Brazilian football player, Pele, married thrice and is a father to several children.

Pele scored over 1,000 goals in professional games. 

By 16, the legendary footballer was the top scorer in the Brazilian league.