10 greatest World Cup players
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No. 2 Pele (Brazil)
14 games, 12 goals
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Pele [Photo Source: sport.163.com] |
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, whose nickname is Pele, is definitely a respectful football player. During his whole professional history, he had kicked 1,284 goals from 1,375 matches.
Pele has set innumerous records. He played for Santos at the age of 15, for Brazil at 16 and won his first World Cup at 17 in 1958. He became the youngest player at 17 years 239 days to score in the finals; ten days later, he became the youngest to play in a final. He goaled twice, in the 5-2 win over Sweden, and helped Brazil claim the title.
Four World Cups, three gold medals. Pele's had to quit matches for injury in 1962 World Cup, and the lost to Portugal in 1966 ended this Brazilian's involvement, but his "King of Football" crown will endure for ever.
