I am afraid to say that the greatest footballer the world has ever known will not be much longer with us. He has been transferred to a palliative care unit. Sad dsys for football.
Pele is the clear winner in all criteria. His three-time World Cup-winning feat, from four World Cup appearances, is unlikely to be matched. Pele scored a Guinness World Record 1279 goals in 1363 games and also collected the following personal records along the way: Youngest winner of a World Cup.
When the time comes, I will ask my kids to put a pound coin between my teeth to pay the ferryman with.