** PELÉ - ATHELETE OF THE CENTURY On 19 June 1958 Pelé became the youngest player to play in a World Cup final match at 17 years. The only player to win 3 World Cups (1958-1962-1970). Scored in 4 (1958-1962-1966-1970). Pelé's goalscoring record is often reported as being 1280 goals in 1363 games. The tally of 31 team trophies makes him the player with most career titles. Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee. Time Magazine named Pelé one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century. Athlete of the Century, elected by world wide journalists, poll by French daily L'Equipe: 1981 Athlete of the Century, by Reuters News Agency: 1999 UNICEF Football Player of the Century: 1999 FIFA Player of the Century Football Player of the Century, elected by France Football's Golden Ball Winners : 1999 Football Player of the Century, by IFFHS International Federation of Football History and Statistics: 1999 South America Football Player of the Century, by IFFHS International Federation of Football History and Statistics: 1999 Laureus World Sports Awards Lifetime Achievement Award from South African President Nelson Mandela: 2000

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