Little People, Big Dreams®: Pele

Discover the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

With a sock full of paper for a ball, Pele grew up playing football on the streets of Brazil. With joy and passion on his side, he created his very own 'beautiful game', leading his country to World Cup victory many times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who has ever lived - and a voice for those in need. This inspiring story of the footballer and activist features a facts and photos section at the back.