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Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.
Name: Pelé, or Edson Arantes Do Nascimento
Nationality: Brazilian
Hero Rating: 95
Considered as one of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian striker Pelé holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored, with a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches. Raised in poverty in the state of São Paulo, Pelé was taught to play football by his father - as they could not afford a ball they played with a grapefruit or a sock stuffed with newspaper. Pelé tells the incredible story of how Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed Pelé, grew up to become the greatest player of the 20th century.
Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range:
Messi, Neymar, Maradonna, De Bruyne, Griezemann, Foden, Firmino, Coutinho and Pogba.
Pelé was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999, named in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century and voted World Player of the Century in 2000 by the IFFHS.Still regarded as one of the greatest players to have lived, Pelé passed away in December 2022.Matt lam and spot UV cover finish. 
