Edson Arantes do Birth or better known as Skin, passed away this Thursday, December 29 at the age of 82. This was reported by the AP Agency.
The athlete who defended the colors of the Brazilian team failed to beat the cancer that was diagnosed in 2021 and metastasized in early 2022.
#ULTIMAHORA Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer and one of the greatest sports figures of the last century, has died at the age of 82, reports his agent.
– AP Sports (@AP_Deportes) December 29, 2022
He made his debut with the Brazilian team in 1957 at the age of 16 and is, along with Neymar, the Seleção’s top scorer with 77 goals. Likewise, he founded the ‘jogo bonito’ style and played in four World Cups, of which he was champion in 1958, 1962 and 1970, being the footballer who has won the most times and the youngest.
In this way, the former striker registered a total of 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches and was chosen as the best player in 1970 and the best young player in 1958. He was never able to win the Copa América and his best participation was the runner-up in 1959.
