What positions did Pelé play?

Pelé played as a forward and midfielder.

What other careers did Pelé have?

After retiring from football, Pelé worked as an actor, musician, and Brazil's Minister of Sports.

Pelé

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Pelé is a Brazilian footballer, three-time World Cup winner, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. After retiring, he also worked as an actor, musician, and Brazil's Minister of Sports.

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Who Pelé Was

Pelé was born in Três Corações, Brazil. He played as a forward and midfielder for Santos F.C., Brazil men's national football team, New York Cosmos, and Bauru Atlético Clube. He also served as Brazil's Minister of Sports.

Key Relationships

Pelé was an unmarried partner of Xuxa. He was a teammate of Neymar Jr at Santos F.C., of Franz Beckenbauer at New York Cosmos, and of Vinícius Júnior, Kaká, Alisson Becker, Raphinha, Lucas Paquetá, Marquinhos, and Fabinho on the Brazil men's national football team.

Conversing with Pelé

A conversation with Pelé would reflect his multifaceted life: his football career with Santos and Brazil, his time as Minister of Sports, and his work as an actor and musician. He might discuss his three World Cup wins, his teammates, or his honors like the Order of Rio Branco.

Frequently asked

What teams did Pelé play for?: Pelé played for Santos F.C., Brazil men's national football team, New York Cosmos, and Bauru Atlético Clube.
What positions did Pelé play?: Pelé played as a forward and midfielder.
What other careers did Pelé have?: After retiring from football, Pelé worked as an actor, musician, and Brazil's Minister of Sports.

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occupation: association football player·politician·film actor·actor·athlete·composer
country of citizenship: Brazil
member of sports team: Santos F.C.·Brazil men's national football team·New York Cosmos·Bauru Atlético Clube
sport: association football

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