Pelé: The king of soccer who conquered the world.
Did you know that Pelé is not only considered the greatest soccer player of all time, but he also changed the history of the sport? With his incredible talent, teamwork and love for soccer, he accomplished feats that no one had ever achieved before. Beyond goals, Pelé inspired millions of people on and off the field.
In this module, you will discover Pelé’s life, from his humble beginnings in Brazil to becoming a soccer legend. You will learn about the evolution of soccer, the importance of nutrition in a high-performance athlete, the impact of statistics on the analysis of the game, and how technology has transformed the sport in the modern era.
Pelé taught us that talent is honed with effort, that team play is key and that dreams can come true with discipline and passion.
Character Curiosities
- 🎩 His real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but the world knew him as Pelé.
- 🎯 He scored his first professional goal at the age of 15 and his first World Cup goal at just 17.
- 🏟️ Stopped a war – During a friendly match in Nigeria, the warring sides called a truce just to watch him play.
