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Creation & Design

Pele was created as a cultural icon representing football and Brazilian culture, embodying the spirit of the sport.

Early Years

Pele began playing football at a young age and quickly rose to prominence, leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory in 1958.

Character Development

Pele evolved from a young prodigy to a global ambassador for football, influencing the sport and culture around the world.

Cultural Reception

Pele is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, receiving acclaim from fans and critics alike.

Character Details

Real Name:
Edson Arantes do Nascimento
First Appearance:
West Coast Avengers #71
Aliases:
The King of Football, O Rei do Futebol
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Brazil National Team, New York Cosmos
Abilities:
Exceptional football skills, Leadership, Sportsmanship
Equipment:
Football
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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West Coast Avengers #71
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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West Coast Avengers #71
 
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1st appearance of Pele aka Michi Sasaki, kidnapped and transformed into Pele by Doctor Demonicus

Not to be confused with Pele the actual Goddess introduced in X-Force #81

Cover art inspired by X-Men #101

X-Force #81
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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X-Force #81
 
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1st appearance of Pele, the Hawaiian Goddess of fire

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