Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)

Global Soccer Icon and 3-time FIFA World Cup Winner · Soccer / Association Football

Santos FC / Brazil National Team / NY Cosmos

Modern Retired Era - circa late 1990s to 2010s

Soccer Ball

Excellent signature clarity; item shows some minor scuffing and panel wear; grade: Very Good.

Prolific signer but high demand; Pelé signed frequently at paid events throughout his retirement.

Overall Assessment

A classic example of a Pelé signature on a themed item. Highly desirable for any sports collector; rating 8/10 for display appeal.

Likely authentic based on signature flow and known exemplar comparison; confidence level 85%

Cursive script, often features a prominent 'P' and 'L' loop; the 'e' frequently trails off with an accent mark.

Fluid, high-velocity strokes; pressure is consistent; the 'P' and 'G' (often mistaken) loops show expert hand movement.

Black permanent marker (Sharpie-style) on a synthetic soccer ball panel.

Multi-signed silver and white synthetic soccer ball; features various unknown signatures on adjacent panels.

$400 - $700 (Value is slightly capped due to being part of a multi-signed ball with unknown signatures)

Matches standard sitting-session signatures from the 2000s; slightly more rushed than his 1970s career signatures.

Look for the sharp, fluid transition between the 'P' and 'l' and the characteristic slanted accent atop the final 'e'.

Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) or PSA/DNA; recommended for maximum resale value.

No significant red flags observed; the ink absorption looks natural for the material of the ball.

History of European or South American soccer tours would add value; verify other signatures on the ball for context.

Signed as a legacy piece representing the greatest player of the 20th century; reflects the massive soccer boom of the last 20 years.

Stable to appreciating; values increased significantly following his passing in 2022.

Moderate to High; as 'The King' of soccer, his signed items are staple assets in sports memorabilia portfolios.

Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Franz Beckenbauer.

Keep in a UV-protected acrylic ball cube; avoid direct sunlight to prevent the marker from fading into the synthetic skin.

Pelé was known for his beautiful penmanship and rarely refused fans, making his signature the benchmark for the sport.

Identified on 6/14/2026