"Lionel Messi and Pel? are soccer legends. They thrilled fans with incredible goals and led their national teams to World Cup titles. But which soccer hero is better? Compare their accomplishments and decide for yourself"--Provided by publisher.
"Pel? celebrates . . . his favorite sport, recounting his . . . rise to fame as illustrations depict his life and the story of a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps"--OCLC.
Looks at the sixty year history of international soccer, and shares stories from soccer legend Pel?, and his insights on the game and how it can encourage change on a global level.
During his soccer career, superstar forward Pel? won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and lasting legacy in this biography.
An illustrated biography of Pel?, discussing his youth in Brazil, his early interest in soccer, and his professional career. Includes a time line, a bibliography, and an index.
"To investigate the question of who is soccer's GOAT, fans can turn to facts and figures. The number of goals scored is an important statistic. But is it the only one that is important when evaluating a player's career? What about a player's longevity--how many games and minutes he played? What is their strike rate or goals per game? . . . How did the player perform when the stage was the biggest and the pressure was the highest? While the numbers might not reveal a clear cut winner, they may help fans reach their own conclusions about which soccer player has earned the title of the GOAT"--Provided by publisher.
A brief biography of Brazilian soccer player Pel?, and how he started out as a boy from a poor neighborhood to become a professional soccer player and a national hero in Brazil.
