Pele turned 18 during the cup, helped Brazil to reach the finals and
then win 5-2 vs Sweden, crowning Brazil as world champions for their
first time ever, which turned him overnight into an international
sensation. He scored twice in the final, but also let’s not forget that
he was part of a great team. This is probably the last time his life was
relatively normal. Before the tournament, he was more of a mystery
outside of Brazil; after, one of the most popular athlete that ever
lived.
He would go on to score 1200+ goals, be named FIFA player of the century, and win two more world cups (in 1962 and 1970) among countless other trophies. To this day no other footballer has ever won 3 world cups and likely never will. Right next to him is Zito, one of the best midfielders of all time. He was Pelé´s partner in Santos team and Brazil player in this World Cup.
He would go on to score 1200+ goals, be named FIFA player of the century, and win two more world cups (in 1962 and 1970) among countless other trophies. To this day no other footballer has ever won 3 world cups and likely never will. Right next to him is Zito, one of the best midfielders of all time. He was Pelé´s partner in Santos team and Brazil player in this World Cup.
