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Soccer player
Pelé
Brazilian footballer (1940 to 2022)
Pelé was born on October 23, 1940 and died on December 29, 2022, aged 82.
- Born
- October 23, 1940, Três Corações
- Died
- December 29, 2022
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Country
- Brazil
- Known as
- Soccer player
Official links: Official website (pele10.org) · Instagram · X · Wikipedia
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Pelé’s birthday, by the numbers
- Pelé was born on a Wednesday.
- Pelé would have turned 86 in 2026.
- Half birthday: April 23. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
- Pelé belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Pelé was born, Ferenc Puskás was 13. Compare
- Pelé was 20 when Diego Maradona was born. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Pelé born?
Pelé was born on October 23, 1940 and died on December 29, 2022, aged 82.
What is Pelé’s zodiac sign?
Scorpio, born October 23.
Does Pelé have an official website?
Yes: pele10.org.