Edson Arantes do Nascimento — universally known as Pelé — stands as the greatest goal scorer in the history of football. During his legendary career spanning from 1956 to 1977, Pelé scored an extraordinary 1,279 goals in 1,363 matches for club and country, including his record single-year haul of 126 goals in 1959 and his legendary 1,600th official goal at the Maracanã in 1969. Three-time FIFA World Cup champion, UNICEF ambassador, and a true global icon, Pelé transcended sport to become a timeless symbol of excellence and human potential.