$57,600
An award presented to Pelé in Rome, Italy, on December 11, 2000, for being named FIFA's Player of the Century. The FIFA Player of the Century was a one-off award created by FIFA to decide the greatest football player of the 20th century. Diego Maradona and Pelé were joint winners of the award. Maradona won the award based on an internet poll, and Pelé won the award based on votes from FIFA officials, journalists and coaches. The silver tone metal award features a football sculpture mounted in the center. Engraved into the base of the award are the words "Pelé/ FIFA Player of the Century." Engraved into the bottom of the award is the name of the designer of the award "Conception Atelier [Studio] Roger Pfund Carouge/ Switzerland." Carouge is a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. FIFA is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. “I was overjoyed when FIFA awarded me this trophy. They called Brazil and said, ‘Pelé, FIFA is honoring you, and the celebration will be in Zurich.’ I was elated because it honored my career achievements. Many players strive to win a prize such as this. I was really happy and thanked FIFA as my career awarded me another great accolade.” - Pelé 12 by 10 1/2 by 5 1/4 inches $20000-30000 £14000-21000 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
