2. By Adley Ferreira E.S.L Period ½ 6/11/2014

3.   Edson Arantes do Nascimento known as Pele was born on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil..  Pele is a soccer legend who became a superstar with his performance in the 1958 World Cup.  Even as the best soccer player, Pele is also known as a global ambassador for soccer and other humanitarian causes.  Although Pele lived in poverty, he went to school and most importantly, that is where he got the nickname “Pele”. Introduction

4.  Timeline PicturesEvent DateEvent TitleEvent Description 23rd Oct, 1940 Pele was born on the 23rd of October 1940 Brazil. Pele was born on the 23rd of October 1940 in Brazil. 1st Jan, 1956 Pele joined the Brazilian Soccer Team at Age 16. Pele was 16 when he joined the Brazilian national soccer team. 1st Jan, 1962 Pele led Brazil to win the World Cup. Brazil won the world cup. 1st Jan, 2000 Pele was named the best soccer player of the 1900 Century. Pele was named the best soccer player of the 1900 Century. Pele shot 1281 goals in 1363 matches.

5.  Starting his Dream IIn January 1st, 1956, Pele joined the Brazilian Soccer Team named “Santos”, at Age 16. HHe scored the first professional goal of his career before he turned 16, led the league in goals in his first full season and was recruited to play for the Brazilian national team. HHe later became the most valuable player of “Santos”.

6.   In January 1 st, 1962, Brazil won the World Cup due to Pele’s outstanding performance.  Pele scored so many goals in 1962’s World Cup, that they called him unstoppable.  He led his team al the way to the finals opening everyone’s eyes towards him.  In the end, Brazil ended up winning the World Cup and Pele held up the Trophy showing Brazil’s performance. Gaining Fame 1962 World Cup that Brazil won: http://youtu.be/3HCA7Ei2KAQhttp://youtu.be/3HCA7Ei2KAQ

7.   In January 1 st, 2000, Pele was awarded the best player of the 19 th century for all his goals and World Cups he led his team to win.  Pele shot 1281 goals in 1363 matches through his life, and today he is retired and lives being known as the World’ Best Soccer Player ever known. A Path to Succession

8.   Pele can be described as many things, but here are the most important ones.  Two Traits Pele possess are: o Kindhearted – Pele is kindhearted because he helped by donating money to UNICEF to help out with children’s need. o Stubborn – Pele is stubborn in a good way, because he climbed up to fame. Pele never gave up his dream of being a soccer player, he insisted it until he actually became one. Character Traits

9.   http://www.biography.com/people/pel%C3%A9- 39221#childhood&awesm=~oGSHQumZqtawTS http://www.biography.com/people/pel%C3%A9- 39221#childhood&awesm=~oGSHQumZqtawTS  http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/112366 http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/112366  http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/pele- 2337.html http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/pele- 2337.html  http://www.dream-it-plan-it-do- it.com/inspiration/achievers/best-achievers- quotes/pele-inspirational-quotes/ http://www.dream-it-plan-it-do- it.com/inspiration/achievers/best-achievers- quotes/pele-inspirational-quotes/  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0671446/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0671446/ Reference

10.  Conclusion

11.   Pele is my role model. He is one who inspired me through my life to play soccer with love and to never give up on that dream.  Pele taught me that if I have love, anything is possible. He never gave up on his dream, he’s stubborn.  Just like him, I too am passionate for soccer, and he inspired me to never give up from his experience in his childhood and going through financial problems. Life Lesson