Early Childhood
Pele was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Coracoes, Brazil. His real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. He was the first child of Joao Ramos and Dona Celeste. Pele has two siblings named Zeca Nascimento and Maria Lucia Nascimento. |
Start to Fame
Pele joined a soccer team coached by Waldemar de Brito, a former player on the Brazil team. When Pele was 15, de Brito finally convinced Pele's parents to allow Pele to try out for the Santos professional soccer club. |