Pelé bids farewell to Santos FC in emotional final match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
On October 2, 1974, Pelé played his last official match for Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium, leading the team to a 2–0 victory over Ponte Preta. The game marked an emotional farewell for the legendary player, who knelt in the center circle to say goodbye. Pelé's career spanned nearly two decades at Santos, where he scored 1,091 goals in 1,116 appearances. Following his departure, Pelé continued his professional career with the New York Cosmos until 1977.
- •Pelé's last match occurred on October 2, 1974.
- •Santos FC defeated Ponte Preta 2–0 in the match.
- •Pelé recorded 1,091 goals in 1,116 games for Santos.
- •He is a three-time World Cup champion with Brazil.
- •Pelé played professionally until 1977 with New York Cosmos.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — The King bids farewell to Santos FC
"By Guilherme Guarche, from the Memory CenterThe image of King Pelé kneeling at the center of the pitch at Urbano Caldeira Stadium is one of the most striking when it comes to the career of the eterna...
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