Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is known by football fans all over the world as perhaps the greatest player ever. Ask football fans to name the best ever footballer, and chances are they will say the name Pelé, even if they are too young to have ever seen him play. It speaks volumes about the strength of the legend that surrounds the famous Brazilian forward. With three World Cups under his belt, and a total career tally of more that twelve hundred goals, there is no questioning Pelé's pedigree. His astonishing skills thrilled fans in the 50's, 60's and 70's and he is one of the main reasons why the Brazilian World Cup winning team of 1970 is still so highly admired.

Pelé was quick, strong, a good header of the ball and had the rare ability to powerfully and accurately shoot with both feet. Pelé amounted an avalanche of goals throughout his career, especially for Santos, who he joined at 15. Even at such a young age, people were beginning to say this 15-year old would be ''the greatest football player in the world.'' Pelé's goal tally at Santos, where he teamed up with fellow internationals Zito and Carlos Alberto, helped the club win a string of trophies

One of the most defining moments in Pelé's legendary career will always be the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. The tournament will always be a special memory for Pelé who was able to inspire Brazil to a famous victory. The 1970 World Cup was a festival of football, dominated by the genius of Brazil's team. Clips of Pelé's goals are still viewed today of the famous '''dummy'' and brilliant header against Italy in the final. To Pelé, these were special goals as they marked Brazil's 100th World Cup goal.