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Rip Pele 23.10.1940-29.12.2022 the greatest footballer to play World Cup.

Edson Arantes do Nascimento aka Pele, he played in four tournaments,had a national debut in 1958 aged 17, and he competed in 1962, 1966 and, most notably, in 1970.
Top goalscorer, with lightning pace and an immense poise. He played with grace and could accurately shoot with great force on both his feet. Unlike some talents, he was a teamplayer rather than as an individualist. He was feared by goalkeepers,they had little chance when he rolled up to take a penalty. he was injured for most of 1962 and persistently fouled through 1966, came back strong in 1970 where he played 6 games and scored 6 goals. Later he joined New York Cosmos.