Even people who know nothing about football know who Pelé is. He was the greatest of a generation of Brazilian footballers who, by common agreement, left a mark on the sport. He won the World Cup three times and is the all-time leading scorer for the Brazilian National Team.

But how did this man - who simply loved football like so many others - become a global icon? Was he just the best at what he did, or are there other characteristics that set him apart?

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