Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)

World Cup Icon and Global Football Ambassador · Soccer / Football - FIFA World Cup

Brazil National Team / Santos FC / New York Cosmos

Late career / Retirement - circa 1990s-2010s

Deflated Soccer Ball

Poor (Ball is deflated, scuffed, and soiled; signature shows minor skip due to texture).

Prolific signer; however, supply is now fixed following his passing in 2022.

Overall Assessment

A genuine-appearing signature on a low-quality medium; best for a personal fan collection.

Likely authentic based on letter formation and flow; moderate confidence (75%).

Abbreviated 'Pelé' script with a stylized loop and underline flourish.

Consistent slant, smooth ink flow, and a characteristic 'e' that trails into the flourish.

Black permanent marker (Sharpie style) on synthetic leather/rubber surface.

A used, deflated multi-panel soccer ball with significant scuffing and wear.

$150 - $400 USD (Value heavily capped due to the poor condition of the ball).

Matches common convention for Pelé's sit-down signing sessions and fan encounters.

Look for the distinctive 'P' loop and the rapid, fluid underline stroke.

Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) or PSA/DNA.

No immediate red flags, though the ball's texture makes forensic analysis difficult.

Look for info on when/where the ball was used or if it was part of a larger team set.

Pelé is widely considered the greatest player of the 20th century.

Values spiked post-mortem in late 2022 and have since stabilized at a high level.

Moderate - high-quality pieces appreciate better, but any Pelé is a staple investment.

Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, or Cristiano Ronaldo.

Keep away from UV light; do not attempt to over-inflate without checking valve integrity.

Pelé was known for being one of the most generous signers in sports history.

Identified on 6/14/2026