The story follows Pelé's rise from the slums of São Paulo, where he lived in poverty and cleaned floors to support his family.

The film culminates in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where a 17-year-old Pelé led Brazil to its first victory. Critical Reception Pele: Birth of a Legend (2016)

The search result refers to (2016), a biographical drama directed by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist that chronicles the early years of the football icon, Edson Arantes do Nascimento . While often discussed in blogs as a documentary, it is technically a scripted biopic starring Kevin de Paula as Pelé. Key Themes & Plot

A central theme is his use of the traditional Brazilian "Ginga" style, a fluid, dance-like method of play rooted in African heritage that was initially criticized by coaches as "primitive".