by Rod Smith · Pearson ESL · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780582451964
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«Pelé» is the biography by Rod Smith, published by Pearson ESL in paperback (16 pages, in English).
It recounts the life and achievements of Pelé, the Brazilian footballer considered the king of soccer, from his origins to his consecration as a legend of the sport. The narrative covers the key moments of his career and explains why he became a figure admired worldwide.
It is part of the Penguin Readers series, level 1, and corresponds to the first edition published in June 2001.
Intended for young readers and students of English as a second language who are beginning to read biographies.
Roderick Duane Smith is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, all with the Denver Broncos. He played college football for the Missouri Southern Lions and was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent and played his entire career with the team. Following his final game in the NFL at the conclusion of the 2006 season, Smith's 849 career receptions and 11,389 receiving yards ranked him 11th and 17th all-time respectively. As of 2025's offseason, Smith ranks 35th and 40th all-time in receptions and receiving yards respectively.
