What is Pele’s Net Worth? All you need to know about the Brazilian legend’s endorsements, investments, and more
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Pele
| Name | Pele |
| Age | 82 years |
| Occupation | Retired-Professional footballer |
| Source of income | Endorsements and Sponsors |
| Net Worth | $100 Million |
| Residence | Guarujá, Brazil |
| Sponsors | Puma, Hublot, Volkswagen, Subway, Emirates and Procter & Gamble, Santander |
| Position | Centre-Forward |
| Marital status | married to Antonela Roccuzzo |
| Last Updated | December 2022 |
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, famously known as Pele, is considered to be one of the greatest players, arguably the greatest, to ever play the game of football. He is known for his ‘electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goal’. Pele is the only player in history to win three World Cups. He won them with Brazil in the years 1958, 1962 and 1970.
He has a Guinness World Record for being the all-time leading goalscorer in football, scoring an insane 1279 goals in 1363 games. He has won two Copa Libertadores and six Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles with Santos. He also played for New York Cosmos and won the Soccer Bowl and, North American Soccer League Atlantic Conference Championship in 1970.
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Pele’s Net Worth
Pele is credited with transcending the barriers of numerous sports to become one of the most legendary figures of the 20th century. The Brazilian was the highest-paid footballer in the world in his peak years. He has an estimated net worth of $100 million, according to Forbs. Even though he retired from the game in 1977, he bagged the 13th position on Forbes’ list for being the highest-paid retired athlete in 2015. The businesses that earn him around a reported $8 to$10 Million also contributed to the total wealth.
Pele’s Endorsements and Investments
Pele has been a legendary figure in the footballing world for decades, and it’s no surprise that he has been the face of numerous big brands. He is associated with premier brands such as Puma, Hublot, Volkswagen, Subway, Emirates, Procter & Gamble, Santander, etc.
Although Pele earns millions from his endorsement deals, he cannot reciprocate it for his investments> His construction companies and coffee products, like Cafe Pele, failed to reap profits.
Pele’s House and Car collection
Pele had a mansion in Hampton, which he sold for a whopping $2.85 million. He purchased it in 1977 for just $160,000. Pele also owns a $4 million mansion in Brazil and a sweet retreat at 156 Waterhole Road, near East End Waterfront, for $156k.
Pele is one of the few players who was gifted cars from the manufacturing companies, rather than purchasing from them. He was gifted a Volkswagen Beetle as a gift during his time at Santos FC when he was just 18. This was followed by two Mercedes-Benz cars, including a 250 W114 and then a 280 SE W108, which he received in the 1960s. He currently roams around in a Fiat 500.
Pele’s wife and family
Pele has been legally married thrice and has several children from other affairs he had. His first wife was Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi, whom he married in 1966. The couple had two daughters and a son. The son, who was a professional goalkeeper, has been in jail since 2014 serving 12 years and ten months prison term for drug trafficking. They divorced in 1982.
Pele second wife was Assíria Lemos Seixas. The couple got married in 1996 and has a son and daughter, who are twins, from the marriage that ended in 2009. In July 2016, Pele married Marcia Aoki, who was 47. She was a Japanese-Brazilian who worked in the medical industry.
Pele has two daughters from extra-marital affairs he has had. The first one was born to his housemaid in 1964. The second one was with a journalist in 1968 while he was married to his first wife.
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