Skip to content

Live

FOOTBALLGarnacho Alejandro Garnacho's Aston Villa future in doubt as permanent...FOOTBALLHenry Thierry Henry Defends His Ballon d'Or Hosting After Controver...FOOTBALLHenry Thierry Henry Addresses Ballon d'Or Backlash and Historic Awa...WRESTLINGOwens Kevin Owens Reportedly Opposes WWE Crown Jewel Trip Amid Secu...UFCPantoja Alexandre Pantoja Drops Flyweight Crown After Five-Round War ...NASCARPetty Richard Petty Criticizes NASCAR Chase Format While Stumping f...FOOTBALLGarnacho Alejandro Garnacho's Aston Villa future in doubt as permanent...FOOTBALLHenry Thierry Henry Defends His Ballon d'Or Hosting After Controver...FOOTBALLHenry Thierry Henry Addresses Ballon d'Or Backlash and Historic Awa...WRESTLINGOwens Kevin Owens Reportedly Opposes WWE Crown Jewel Trip Amid Secu...UFCPantoja Alexandre Pantoja Drops Flyweight Crown After Five-Round War ...NASCARPetty Richard Petty Criticizes NASCAR Chase Format While Stumping f...

Pelé played his first match for the Brazilian national team on 7 July 1957, at the age of 16.

July 7, 1957 · Pelé · Football · On this day

Pelé

Pelé played his first match for the Brazilian national team on 7 July 1957, at the age of 16.

About Pelé

Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players in history. His extraordinary skill and goal-scoring ability have made him a global icon and a symbol of the sport.

Nationality: Brazil
Born: October 23, 1940
Total Goals: 1,279
Total Appearances: 1,363
International Goals: 77

Full Pelé profile → More from this day →