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Famous Brazilians.

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5 celebrated Brazilians including musicians, footballers, actors, writers, and cultural icons who shaped Brazilian and global culture.

Pelé

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Pelé

Brazil

Pelé is the only player in history to win three FIFA World Cup titles 1958, 1962, 1970, scoring 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil. He netted 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches over his career, though FIFA officially recognizes 757 in 831 games. He began at Santos FC at age 15 and later played for the New York Cosmos, becoming a global ambassador for football.

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1880 1990