"The Legend of Pele: A Life on the Field"

Pelé, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was born on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil. He began playing football at a young age and quickly made a name for himself as a talented player. In 1956, at the age of 15, he made his professional debut for Santos FC, a team based in his home state of São Paulo.