10 interesting and strange facts about the legend Pele

1. He was named after inventor Thomas Edison

2. He has unofficially scored 1,283 professional goals

3. He led Brazil to their first World Cup win

4. He grew up in poverty

5. His first professional contract paid him only US$10 a month

6. His appearance caused a ceasefire in a civil war in 1967

7. He once served as Brazil’s Minister for Sport

8. He did his part for charity

9. He never won the Ballon D’Or

10. Nov 19 is Pele Day in Brazil