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Appointed by all as the king of football, the name also lives up to the fortune accumulated by the former player, check below
The football king, known as Pelé, is seen by all as the greatest football player of all time and was even elected as the athlete of the century, in 1961, he is also known as one of the most famous and well-known people in the world. However, it is not only for his fame as a player that the King is known, Pelé is also a person who has a vast fortune that has been accumulated over the years as a football player.
This fortune was earned largely by his talent, playing football, but also a lot of money came through advertising campaigns, in addition to films and participation in television programs.
In addition to participating in television programs, Pelé was also a commentator for Rede Globo, including during the historic 1994 World Cup campaign, when Brazil was four times world champion and he was seen celebrating along with Galvão Bueno.
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Pele's story
Accumulated fortune of the King of football
According to some sources, Pelé would have accumulated, over the years, a value between R$ 20 and 30 million, however, this value is not only in cash, including the value of houses, businesses and also some financial applications.
It is estimated that Pelé also earns around R$ 1 to R$ 2 million per month, even without working. In addition, a survey by Forbes magazine, a specialist in great millionaires, says that if Pelé were still playing today, he would earn more than R$ 223 million a year.
That is, this would mean that Pelé would earn more than R$ 1 billion annually and, as much as it seems a lot, compared to what other players earn who are much less active than him, this amount is smaller.
Who are Pelé's heirs?
Nowadays, the King of football has seven heirs to his fortune, including his daughter he didn't recognize, Sandra Regina, who the Justice has proven to be the King's daughter, and who died of cancer a few years ago.
besides her, Pelé has other female daughters, which are Flávia Christina, Kelly and Jennifer, in addition to Edinho and the twin brothers Celeste and Joshua. Therefore, there are several people to receive the King's money.
In the case of his unrecognized daughter, the amount would go to her relatives, since she herself has already died, without having her father's recognition in life.
