Was Abedi Pele fast?

As a playmaker, Pele was known for his speed, close control, and dribbling skills, as well as his passing and goalscoring ability. He usually played as an attacking midfielder or as a forward.

How many goals has Pele scored in his career?

Pele is attributed 643 “official” goals for Santos; his career total is also debated, with FIFA’s own calculation standing at 767. However, for many in his homeland and for those who saw him play, his haul is far greater. “Pele scored 1,091 goals for Santos and 1,282 in his entire career,” Odir says.

Did Abedi Pele win African Cup?

Abedi Ayew Pelé, (born Nov. 5, 1964, Ghana), Ghanaian football (soccer) player who was the only man to have won the African Player of the Year award three consecutive times (1991–93). He became a member of Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, who won the African Cup of Nations in Libya in 1982.

How old is Abedi Pele?

56 years (November 5, 1964)
Abedi Pele/Age

How many goals has Andre Ayew scored in his career?

Club Season League League Europe Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Marseille 2007–08 Ligue 1 9 0 Marseille 2010–11 Ligue 1 37 0 Marseille 2011–12 Ligue 1 26 4

Where did Abedi Ayew go to high school?

Abedi Ayew was born into a family in the town of Kibi and grew up in the town of Dome at the northern outskirts of the city Accra. He attended Ghana Senior High School in Tamale.

When did Andre Ayew make his international debut?

Ayew made his second major international tournament appearance by appearing at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. On 19 January 2010, in the team’s final group stage match against Burkina Faso, he scored his first international goal in 30th minute with a header.

Who is the African Footballer of the Year?

Abedi Ayew Pele, three-times winner of the African Footballer of the Year award; with Black Stars’ trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations. Abedi holds the record for most appearances at the Nations Cup Finals, his record even surpassing the legendary Roger Milla of Cameroon.