Pele played for Santos from 1956 to 1974, cementing his legendary status at the Brazilian club along the way. He later went on to play for the New York Cosmos in the United States of America from 1975 to 1980, where he finally brought the curtain down on his career.
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Pele’s last international match was on July 18, 1971, against Yugoslavia in Rio de Janeiro. With Pele on the field, the Brazilian team’s record was 67 wins, 14 draws and 11 losses. Brazil never lost a match while fielding both Pele and Garrincha.
How Many World Cups Did Pele Win?
Pele won three World Cups for Brazil. They were in 1958, 1962 and 1970.
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