After a long and courageous fight with colon cancer, the Brazilian superstar Pelé, who was largely regarded as the best player to ever play the game of soccer, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. His passing was a devastating blow to the world of soccer.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) was born on October 23, 1940 in Três Corais, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was the son of Dondinho, a footballer for Fluminense who was born Joo Ramos do Nascimento, and Celeste Arantes. Pelé is known as the “King of Football.”
He was the older of two siblings, and his middle name, Thomas Edison, was taken from a famous inventor from the United States.
Did Pelé in the MLS? Which team did Pele play for in the MLS?
Yes, Pele played in the MLS. Pele competed for Santos in official matches of the Major League Soccer (MLS), which were played in the United States. After waiting another year, he eventually decided to come out of semi-retirement and sign with the New York Cosmos, who played in the North American Soccer League (NASL), for the 1975 season.
