Pele
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele (1940–2022), redefined soccer. Winning three World Cups, he scored over 1,200 goals, dazzling fans with his skill and joy. Beyond the field, he promoted soccer as a unifying force, saying, “Soccer is a game of mistakes. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins.” A global ambassador for the sport, he showed that talent paired with humility creates legend.