A brilliant new documentary on one of the world's greatest ever footballers is coming to Netflix.
'Pelé' charts the life and career of Brazilian football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
The documentary looks back at the extraordinary period when Pelé, the only player to win three World Cups, went from a young superstar in 1958 to a national hero, amidst a radical and turbulent era in Brazilian history.
The film looks at his remarkable journey to becoming the ‘King of Football’ and leading his nation’s team to their historic win at the 1970 World Cup.
The new documentary features rare and exclusive filmed access to Pelé himself, and showcases the star reflecting upon his impressive career.
The programme also includes rare archive and interviews from former legendary team-mates at Santos Futebol Clube and the Brazilian national team, including Zagallo, Amarildo and Jairzinho, as well as extraordinary testimonials from family members, journalists, artists and other personalities who witnessed the golden age of Brazilian football.
The documentary will launch globally on Netflix on Tuesday, February 23.
