Pele: The Greatest Soccer Player Ever
by ddemmin on Nov.06, 2009, under Uncategorized
Who is Edeson Arantes Nacsimento?
I am sure you have never heard that name before. But if I were to ask, who is Pele? A name that everyone who has played soccer should know.
Edson Arantes Nacimento is better know as Pele, the legend and perhaps the best soccer player to ever played the game.
He was discovered at age 11 and at the age of 17 he played in his first World Cup. He shocked the world when he scored six goals, including two in the championship game to help Brazil win its first World Cup 5-2 against Sweden.
Shortly after the World Cup, many of the wealthy Europeans Clubs offered huge amount of fees to sign him, but the government of Brazil declared Pele an official natural treasure to prevent him from being transferred out of the country.
He had great speed, excellent vision, excellent control and the ability to shoot powerfully and accurately with both feet. During his career he scored 1,280 goals in 1,360 games. He scored at least one goal in almost every game. Pele also holds the records for hatricks (92).
Take a look at the greatest player that ever played the game of soccer. The bicycle kick was invented by Pele.
