Pele Passes Away, Leaving Behind Wealth that Makes Him One of the Richest Football Players in the World

Dream - The world of football is mourning the death of Brazilian football legend, Pele. He breathed his last at the age of 82 on Friday, December 30, 2022.

The man whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento became one of the best football players in the world, being the only player to win three World Cup titles, in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

Pele's death not only leaves behind grief, but also wealth. Pele is listed among the top 10 richest football players in the world according to The Richest. So, how much is Pele's wealth?

According to data from Celebrity Net Worth, Pele's net worth has reached US$100 million or equivalent to Rp1.5 trillion. 

With this wealth, Pele ranks among the top 10 richest football players in the world. In addition to his career as a football player, Pele is known to have been an actor and film producer.

In addition to Pele, here are the other richest football players in the world.

1. David Beckham: US$670 Million

2. Cristiano Ronaldo: US$500 Million

3. Lionel Messi: US$400 Million

4. Dave Whelan: US$210 Million

5. Neymar Da Silva Santos Junior: US$185 Million

6. Wayne Rooney: US$160 Million

7. Alexandre Pato: US$145 Million

8. Francesco Totti: US$101.6 Million

9. Jose Mourinho: US$100 Million

10. Pele: US$100 Million

Profile of Pele, the Shoeshine Boy Who Won 3 World Cup Trophies

Dream - Brazilian football legend, Pele, passed away at the age of 82 in Sao Paulo on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the early hours. The news of Pele's death was confirmed by his business manager, Joe Fraga.

Pele had been hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil, since November 2022 due to several illnesses.

The late Pele left behind many great legacies in the world of football. There are many records created by the legend whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Even until now, those records are difficult to break.

One of the great records held by Pele until his death is the number of World Cup trophies. Pele still holds the record for the most World Cup titles by a player.

According to cbc, Pele appeared in four World Cups: 1958, 1962, 1966, and 1970, and won the World Cup in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

Only in the 1966 World Cup in England did Pele fail to become a champion after Brazil failed to advance from the group stage.

Pele's record of three World Cup titles is extremely difficult to surpass and still stands to this day. Pele won his first World Cup title in Sweden in 1958.

At that time, he was only 17 years old but was already able to shake the world of football. Pele scored six goals, including two in the final to defeat Sweden.

In the 1962 World Cup, Pele missed more games due to injury after the second match. Meanwhile, in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, Pele scored four goals and led Brazil to win their third title by defeating Italy 4-1 in the final.

Pele was blessed with a combination of athleticism, skill, and the highest tactical vision. As quoted from liputan6.com, Pele could run 100 meters in 11 seconds, shoot with either foot, and surpass the tallest defender.

The origin of Pele, the nickname he took as a child, remains a mystery. But his humility can be expressed in any language.

Pele's father, Dondinho, was a talented football player who hoped to bring his family to Bauru, a railway city in the state of São Paulo.

However, a knee injury ended his sports career and his family became impoverished. Since the age of seven, Pele worked part-time as a shoeshine boy.