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Best known by the name 'Pele', he is a former Brazilian football player listed among the most illustrious football players of all times. Born in 1940 and named after Thomas Edison, he received his nickname Pele in his years of schooling. His father trained him in football. His early training and determined efforts turned him into a great football player of Brazil. The International Olympic Committee named him as the Athlete of the Century in 1999. He is named the football ambassador of the world by FIFA and is a member of the American National Soccer Hall of Fame. This all-time top scorer from Brazil, football star Pele, is an asset for the Brazilian Government.


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