Pelé

Widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Pelé scored 1,281 goals throughout his career and won three World Cups with Brazil. Born in Três Corações, MG, he made his professional debut at age 15 for Santos and quickly became the biggest star in world football. He was the only player to win three world titles and received from the IOC the title of Athlete of the Century. He passed away on December 29, 2022, leaving an eternal legacy for football.