Pele, the great Brazilian football player was born on December 23rd, 1940 at Tres Coracoes, Brazil. His real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Football was in his genes. His father and mentor Dondinho was also a football player with the Fluminense Football club of Brazil. He played professional football for the Brazilian National team for nearly 20 years and helped the Brazilian national team win World Cup Championship not once, but three times in 1958,1962, and 1970. Pele has received many awards during his lifetime including World Player of the Century award, FIFA player of the century award and Athlete of the century award. So, let us know in detail about this world’s greatest football player Pele.