The misfit on Instagram: "Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) (1940–2022) Pelé was a Brazilian professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Born on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, he grew up in a poor family and learned to play football using makeshift balls made of socks or grapefruits. His exceptional talent was recognized early, and by age 15 he had joined Santos FC, one of Brazil’s major clubs. Pelé made his professional debut for Santos at 1