I was really proud that I was named after Thomas Edison and wanted to be called Edson. I thought Pele sounded horrible. It was a rubbish name. Edson sounded so much more serious and important. Pele calledisonedson Change image and share on social
I have to trust something that gives me power; I have to believe in something, but in my career I have a lot of moments I cannot explain with God. Pele careerexplaingod Change image and share on social
Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people. Pele inspirationalpeoplesport Change image and share on social
I always had a philosophy which I got from my father. He used to say, 'Listen. God gave to you the gift to play football. This is your gift from God. If you take care of your health, if you are in good shape all the time, with your gift from God no one will stop you, but you must be prepared.' Pele carefatherfootball share on social
You must respect people and work hard to be in shape. And I used to train very hard. When the others players went to the beach after training, I was there kicking the ball. Pele ballbeachhard Change image and share on social
I am constantly being asked about individuals. The only way to win is as a team. Football is not about one or two or three star players. Pele askconstantlyfootball Change image and share on social
When you are young, you do a lot of stupid things. Pele lotstupidthing Change image and share on social
I always think that I would have become an actor if I hadn't been a soccer player. Pele actorplayersoccer Change image and share on social
If I pass away one day, I am happy because I tried to do my best. My sport allowed me to do so much because it's the biggest sport in the world. Pele allowbigday Change image and share on social