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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was among
Pelé with Brazil in 1970
Pelé with Santos in October 1962. By this time, he was ranked as the best football player in the world.
Pelé, shown before he faced Boca Juniors during the 1963 Copa Libertadores Finals at La Bombonera
Pelé entering the field to play his first game with the Cosmos on 15 June 1975
Diego Maradona
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Diego Armando Maradona was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of t
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…the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century, alongside Diego Maradona. Pelé began playing for the Brazilian club Santos at age 15, and for the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA…
Maradona after winning the 1986 FIFA World Cup with Argentina
Maradona (centre) performs a nutmeg during his debut in the Primera División on 20 October 1976
Maradona being held aloft by Boca Juniors supporters after winning the 1981 Metropolitano title
Maradona (right) and fellow Argentine Mario Kempes before a 1982 match between Barcelona and Valencia