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Pelé (b. Edison Arantes do Nascimento, October 21 or 23, 1940) is the most famous athlete for soccer.

Specifically, the Brazilian-born soccer player achieved worldwide fame and respect as a forward/attacking midfielder in his professional career. Pelé played with the Santos soccer team of Brazil, 1956-1974; and then with the New York Cosmos soccer team of the United States, 1975-1977. Additionally, he was a member of the Brazilian national team, 1957-1971. His place is unique on Brazil's national football team, where he remains the leading scorer of all time. Thus far, he also is the only soccer player to have helped bring three national teams to World Cup victory and to have received three World Cup winning medals.

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