Pelé (footballer, born 1978)
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For other people named Pele, see Pele (disambiguation).
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Cardoso and the second or paternal family name is Monteiro.
Pedro Miguel Cardoso Monteiro (born 2 May 1978), commonly known as Pelé, is a former professional footballer who played as a central defender or a defensive midfielder.
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Full name | Pedro Miguel Cardoso Monteiro[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1978-05-02) 2 May 1978 (age 46)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Albufeira, Portugal[1] | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Youth career | |||
1988–1996 | Imortal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1996–2002 | Imortal | 126 | (8) |
2002–2003 | Farense | 28 | (2) |
2003–2006 | Belenenses | 84 | (1) |
2006–2007 | Southampton | 37 | (1) |
2007–2009 | West Bromwich Albion | 24 | (0) |
2009–2010 | Falkirk | 9 | (1) |
2010 | Milton Keynes Dons | 0 | (0) |
2011 | Northwich Victoria | 18 | (0) |
2011–2012 | Hednesford Town | 30 | (1) |
2012–2013 | Hayes & Yeading United | 44 | (1) |
2013–2016 | Havant & Waterlooville | 30 | (0) |
2016–2020 | Totton | ||
Total | 430 | (15) | |
International career | |||
2006–2009 | Cape Verde | 11 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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He spent most of his 24-year senior career in England, appearing for West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League. He started playing with Imortal.
Born in Portugal, Pelé represented the Cape Verde national team at international level.