Ultimate Stars And Legends Game FM14 (1880's - 2014)

[Fenech]

see http://www.guidetofootballmanager.com/tactics/set-pieces on free kick section. sorry I cant quote here,because I cant copy and paste from that web sites

This is an unofficial site but I agree that Long Shots can have an effect, I do believe though that the main attribute for taking Free Kicks is Free Kick, I have tested Chilabert and he does score free kicks and from some distance as well, the difficulty is that he is by the far the best player in velez and if the team don't create enough free kick chances for him, then he isn't going to score many free kicks.

As far as I am concerned Long Shots is a stat for outfield players, and doesn't apply to goalkeepers. For Goalkeeper, perhaps you could look at the Kicking stat. His Kicking stat is 15, so I think in the right team, he would score a lot of free kicks but do remember that you are always taking a risk getting goalkeepers to take free kicks because as soon as they take them, they have to keep tracking back to the goal and are in danger of conceding so its probably better if you have an outfield player to take your free kicks.

Chilabert pulls off some amazing saves, he is a top top keeper and I am very happy with him.

[Lord Rowell]

This is an unofficial site but I agree that Long Shots can have an effect, I do believe though that the main attribute for taking Free Kicks is Free Kick, I have tested Chilabert and he does score free kicks and from some distance as well, the difficulty is that he is by the far the best player in velez and if the team don't create enough free kick chances for him, then he isn't going to score many free kicks.

As far as I am concerned Long Shots is a stat for outfield players, and doesn't apply to goalkeepers. For Goalkeeper, perhaps you could look at the Kicking stat. His Kicking stat is 15, so I think in the right team, he would score a lot of free kicks but do remember that you are always taking a risk getting goalkeepers to take free kicks because as soon as they take them, they have to keep tracking back to the goal and are in danger of conceding so its probably better if you have an outfield player to take your free kicks.

Chilabert pulls off some amazing saves, he is a top top keeper and I am very happy with him.

If you want a player to be good at any set piece whether it be free-kicks, corners, or penalties, I would strongly suggest they also have appropriate mental attributes that are high, namely composure & concentration.

For penalties, I'd also include decent finishing, and for corners, include good crossing.

[Fenech]

Djalma Pereira Dias dos Santos known simply as Djalma Santos was a Brazilian footballer who started for the Brazil national team in four World Cups, winning two, in 1958 and 1962. Santos is considered to be one of the greatest right-backs of all time. While primarily known for his defensive skills, he often ventured upfield and displayed some impressive attacking skills.

Along with Franz Beckenbauer and Philipp Lahm , he is one of only three players to be included into three FIFA World Cup All Star teams (in 1954, 1958 and 1962). He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

A rock-solid right back for the great Brazilian Cup teams of 1958 and 1962, Djalma Santos was the first Brazilian player to make 100 caps and was one of the best and most complete RB's of all time. A physical specimen While primarily known for his defensive skills, he found time to raid down the right flank and was steadfast in support of the attacking game. He was a tough, rugged and uncompromising right back, Known for his soccer sense and intelligence on the pitch, he was often given the role of marking the opponent's fastest wing player, Djalma was also a deadball specialist and the designated penalty taker for Brazil in the early 1960s.

Djalma Santos played in all three of Brazils games in 1954. However, the team were over compensating for their defensive frailties four years before and, without any real attacking sparkle, lost to the great Hungarian side in the quarter finals.

In 1958, it looked as if Santos would be a non-playing member of the squad. However, for the final against Sweden, the Brazilian manager, Feola, called upon Santos to use his excellent positioning skills to mark the winger Skoglund. Brazil won the game 5-2, and lifted the trophy, and despite only playing one game Santos was still voted best right back in the competition.

During the 1962 finals, the Brazilian team, with an average age of 30, looked a little old, especially against the pacey Spanish side in the group stages. However, with the help of their rock-solid right back, they won their way through to the final, where they beat Czechoslovakia 3-1. Djalma Santos even set up the third goal.

The defence remained virtually the same for the 1966 World Cup tournament, with Djalma Santos being called into action in the twilight of his career. However, this time they were too old and complacent, believing the cup was theirs by right. They could not overcome the passing of Hungary, and with a little help from well placed kicks by the opposition, Brazil offered only a whimper, and left the tournament after the first stage.

Santos played in 8 of the 9 World Cup matches from 1962 to 1966 (playing at the age of 37 in his final World Cup tournament). Djalma Santos played in four World Cups and was the first Brazilian to make 100 caps. The length of his career is a testament to his skill and shows that he truly was a world class player.

Here he is in full glory. Welcome Back: DJALMA SANTOS

[Fenech]

If you want a player to be good at any set piece whether it be free-kicks, corners, or penalties, I would strongly suggest they also have appropriate mental attributes that are high, namely composure & concentration.

For penalties, I'd also include decent finishing, and for corners, include good crossing.

I completely agree with this.

[Adsuperjenius]

If you want a player to be good at any set piece whether it be free-kicks, corners, or penalties, I would strongly suggest they also have appropriate mental attributes that are high, namely composure & concentration.

For penalties, I'd also include decent finishing, and for corners, include good crossing.

this would be right,but the problem is for gk. we may could set mental, but not technical on gk, except for jorge campos..

but wait.. if jorge campos do have outfield player ability,why other gk cannot?

[Fenech]

this would be right,but the problem is for gk. we may could set mental, but not technical on gk, except for jorge campos..

but wait.. if jorge campos do have outfield player ability,why other gk cannot?

Goalkeepers can have outfield and do have outfield stats if they are outfield players as well as goalkeepers.

Very few goalkeepers play outfield, except mad men goalkeepers like Higuita.

Chilavert was an expert freekick and penalty taker but he did not play outfield, therefore he does not have outfield stats.

They have mental and physical stats and a few technical stats to ensure they play correctly and have been tested in combat, so you can rest assured the galkeepers are performing well. Chilavert is performing superbly.

I have tested Chilavert and he has no issues scoring free kicks and penalties. The main stat for these are free kicks and penalties. Kicking as well for Goalkeepers. He also pulls off great saves.

[Adsuperjenius]

so the editor only allow us to fill the outfield ability if we put the outfield position on him?

just curious

[Fenech]

so the editor only allow us to fill the outfield ability if we put the outfield position on him?

just curious

No, the editor will allow you to put technical abilities on goalkeepers, but I don't see the point in this if they don't play outfield.

Goalkeepers do not normally play outfield, so they don't really need a full set of technical abilities. It's just common sense.

Also you have to bear in mind that if you put unnecessary stats on players that don't need them, you are only going to be taking away from the stats that they do need and lessening their abilities in their natural positions, which in this case, is goalkeeper, so why would you put a full set of technical stats on a goalkeeper when they don't even play outfield? You wouldn't put Goalkeeping stats on an Outfield Player, would you? ......(You can if you want to...

All players have a full set of mental and physical stats, outfield players have technical stats and Goalkeepers have Goalkeeping Stats, Goalkeeping Stats for a Goalkeeper are similar to technical stats for an outfield player so you don't really need to put a full set of technical stats on a Goalkeeper unless they also played outfield which is very rare, however as I mentioned, I do use a few small technical stats for Goalkeepers, just in order to ensure they play correctly.

[Adsuperjenius]

like who? just curious who gk have few technical stats

btw do stats and abilities are same?

And did you create target ,like summon 2000 player b4 release?

[Fenech]

like who? just curious who gk have few technical stats

btw do stats and abilities are same?

And did you create target ,like summon 2000 player b4 release?

I'm sorry but I don't really understand your question. As I said previously, I am not going to go into details regarding the editor as this is not what this topic is about.

My sole focus is on getting this program ready for release as soon as possible and I am eager to ensure that we do not continue to go off topic.

[Ernest166]

Fenech I am still waiting for Pele

[Fenech]

Ademir Marques de Menezes was a Brazilian footballer, regarded as one of the best centre forwards in the history of the Brazil national team. He is best known for his exploits in the 1950 World Cup held in his native Brazil. Playing in an outstanding forward trio involving Zizinho and Jair he won the Golden Boot as the top scorer in the competition. He was the scorer of the first competitive goal at the Maracanã stadium.

A fast and powerful striker, with a strong shot in both feet, Ademir began causing havoc in opposing defences with his skill and sublime finishing. People at the time considered him an unequalled ball juggler who knew every trick in the book. He used to wreak havoc among defences with his quick changes in tempo, fooling his opponents with deceptions carried out almost at lightning speed, his mastering of the ball in all situations and the ability to accelerate rapidly.

Ademir began his career playing for Sport Recife before settling with Vasco da Gama in 1942. He played for Vasco until 1956 with a break from 1945 to 1948 when he moved to Fluminense for three seasons. He scored a whacking total of 301 goals for Vasco in 429 appearances and won five Rio State League championships - 1945, 1949, 1950, 1952, and 1956. He also won the Rio State League with Fluminense in 1946 and was the league's top scorer in 1949 (30 goals) and again in 1950 (25 goals).

Out of his goal-frenzied career, Marques Ademir is best known for his contribution during the 1950 World Cup, where, although Brazil never won, he went on to become the top goal scorer with seven goals. This figure is still disputed today, however, with some sources recording his tally as nine goals. Brazil lost out to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup, a match which is remembered as the Maracanazo.

Ademir was also very big on the international stage, where he played in the Copa America tournament in 1945, 1946, 1949, and 1953 - he scored a hat-trick in the final against Paraguay in the 1949 Copa. He also helped Brazil win the Pan American Tournament in 1952 and scored a total of 32 goals in 39 games for his country.

He has had a Glittering Career so it's now time for that Career to Continue! HAIL QUEIXADA!

[Fenech]

Fenech I am still waiting for Pele

I'm saving the best till last.

[Fenech]

Arthur Frienderich is a historic icon of Brazilian soccer. There are those who do not recognize him in such magnitude. He became known by football fans, he had the achievement of making an average of goals, greater than the one of Pélé, counting over 1 goal per match, a remarkable achievement.

Born in a neighborhood of Sao Paulo, July 18, 1892, son of a German businessman and a black Brazilian washer, he awakened an early interest in football. He started playing as a teenager and quickly detached his imagination, showing his technique, style and ability to improvise. Brazilian soccer was still in its childhood and he was amazing, at the time he was considered a star. In 1925, he was THE KING OF SOCCER. At the time, the journalists considered him an extremely intelligent player in the field, because it seemed that he already knew all the secrets of football. In the striker position, he introduced new techniques, such as: the short dribble and the kick with body effect.

He had to straighten his hair before every match, often taking hours before kick-off to get the look right, as 'blacks' were not allowed to play football in the early 1900's.

He had a crucial role in the South American Championship of 1919 (current Cup America), by scoring the goal of victory against the Uruguayans, deciding the final outcome in favour of his team. His soccer shoes were exposed in the window shop of a rare jewels store in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This team at the time became known as "Squadron of Steel".

One of his greatest achievements happened in 1928, when he scored seven goals in a game, also breaking the record of that season. He was THE player. If there were World Cups at that time, he would have won at least two. He scored over 1,300 goals. He was the King of the Curling and in some people's opinion even today, he was the best player of all time.

He is actually the 'forgotten' Brazil international footballer, Arthur Friedenreich. He was top scorer of the Liga Paulista (Brazilian league) for nine years. Nobody has ever equaled this feat of being top scorer in the league over 17 years. Not even Pele. He scored 1329 goals in 1239 games. Pele's - well known as King of Football to us - has a goalscoring record which is often reported as being 1280 goals in 1363 games.

HE INVENTED THE CURVE BALL KICKS! (A Free Kick that Roberto Carlos was so famous at performing years later.)

He, however never played in World Cup tournament. He had missed his one and only chance to play in the first 1930 World Cup. Due to serious misunderstanding between the football Leagues of the States of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Arthur (who lived in Sao Paulo) was not picked up by Brazil. Only players from Rio travelled. He was 38 at that time. (He would be adding up more goals of his career if he had played in this World Cup!)

By the time Friedenreich passed away in 1969, he had been forgotten not only his name but his amazing feats as a footballer...

BUT HE IS FORGOTTEN NO MORE! He was LOST but now he has been FOUND and He is Back.....

Without Further Ado... Please give a warm welcome to: THE TIGER!

[Adsuperjenius]

Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira Better known as Rivaldo.

Between 1993 and 2003, Rivaldo played 74 matches and scored 34 goals for Brazil and is the seventh highest goalscorer. He helped Brazil reach the final of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and won the 1999 Copa América where he was named player of the tournament. Rivaldo starred alongside Ronaldo and Ronaldinho in the 2002 FIFA World Cup winning team. He was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1998 and 2002.

One of the most skillful players of his generation, Rivaldo was renowned for his free kicks, overhead kicks, ball striking from distance, dribbling, passing and close ball control. In 1999 he won the Ballon d'Or and was named FIFA World Player of the Year. In 2004 he was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. He is an inductee to the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame.

"While it would be dubious to argue that Rivaldo was a better technician than Zidane, it is arguable that, if you took everyone playing at the absolute peak of their game, Rivaldo was the best and most unstoppable footballer since Maradona." Rob Smyth of The Guardian

as 41 years old at original database, he is better at corner and crossing..also at heading

how to made player ability at technical increase when they are on old age?

[Fenech]

as 41 years old at original database, he is better at corner and crossing..also at heading

how to made player ability at technical increase when they are on old age?

I don't understand the question. Sorry.

[Adsuperjenius]

The club is the world's richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of €513 million, and the most valuable sports team, worth €2.4 billion (US$3.3 billion). Real Madrid is one of three founding members of the Primera División which have never been relegated from the top division, along with Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona. Real Madrid holds many long-standing rivalries, most notably El Clásico with FC Barcelona and El Derbi madrileño with Atlético Madrid.

The club established itself as a major force in both Spanish and European football during the 1950s. Domestically, Real Madrid has won a record 32 La Liga titles, 19 Copas del Rey, 9 Supercopas de España, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la Liga. Internationally it has won a record ten European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles and a joint record three Intercontinental Cups, as well as two UEFA Cups, and one UEFA Super Cup.

We welcome back Santiago Bernabéu Yeste The man who saved Real Madrid, as a player, a president and a leader, they even named the stadium after him!

This is the release of the Real Madrid squad, this may not be the final Real Madrid Squad but it is very close to it.

Director: Florentino Perez

Manager: Miguel Muñoz Mozún

well, isnt canizares best moment was at valencia? he was backup at real madrid, and in valencia,he made cassilas his backup at spain national team..?

I also wanna ask,about roberto carlos.maybe this is not about database.but tell me, why in his career,he didnt convert himself to left winger or right inside forward? I see he little bit simmilar with gareth bale,who excelent dribling,speed,and shooting.

[Adsuperjenius]

I don't understand the question. Sorry.

sorry if you dont understand. I mean,he is my favourite old player in fm. I always bring him to my club if I can. I bring hm to real madrid at fm 2013, and at current fm to my barcelona, and inter milan. he was perfect touch. have 18 corner ability ,19 crossing. he also good in the air with 15 for jumping and heading

at your database,he become younger with poorer corner,crossing,and heading. so I just wanna ask, how we could improve player's technical ability as old player, like this rivaldo?

[Adsuperjenius]

I see interesting website tall about good but forgotten player

http://www.4dfoot.com/2011/10/24/forgotten-footballer-edition-2-mario-sergio/

http://www.4dfoot.com/2011/10/19/forgotten-footballer-preben-elkjaer-larsen/

I never watch them.the site told me that they are forgotten,but do they are really good? do they worth for your database?

[Fenech]

sorry if you dont understand. I mean,he is my favourite old player in fm. I always bring him to my club if I can. I bring hm to real madrid at fm 2013, and at current fm to my barcelona, and inter milan. he was perfect touch. have 18 corner ability ,19 crossing. he also good in the air with 15 for jumping and heading

at your database,he become younger with poorer corner,crossing,and heading. so I just wanna ask, how we could improve player's technical ability as old player, like this rivaldo?

Hi Adsuperjenius,

I understand your question now. Players don't improve much once they go over the age of 24.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention and I will now update Rivaldo according to your instructions.

No Player or Club is finalised until the game is released and this is to give fans like yourself the opportunity to have your say regarding improvements which can be made to the relevant Players or Clubs.

It is not your fault that I can't understand your questions, but if you give more information at the outset, like you have now, then I will have a better chance of understanding you..

RIVALDO has now been updated.

[Fenech]

I see interesting website tall about good but forgotten player

http://www.4dfoot.com/2011/10/24/forgotten-footballer-edition-2-mario-sergio/

http://www.4dfoot.com/2011/10/19/forgotten-footballer-preben-elkjaer-larsen/

I never watch them.the site told me that they are forgotten,but do they are really good? do they worth for your database?

I will have a look at these and get back to you. Thanks for providing the links which is really helpful of you.

It depends, if they are not good enough, they won't get in!

[Fenech]

well, isnt canizares best moment was at valencia? he was backup at real madrid, and in valencia,he made cassilas his backup at spain national team..?

I also wanna ask,about roberto carlos.maybe this is not about database.but tell me, why in his career,he didnt convert himself to left winger or right inside forward? I see he little bit simmilar with gareth bale,who excelent dribling,speed,and shooting.

Hi Adsuperjenius,

I have said before that I am not only looking at appearences when deciding where a player will be, I am taking many other factors into account, so please see earlier answers in regard to similar questions, Of course best moments are all well and good but that is not the only factor. Players are normally at the first top division club they were at, at the age they joined the club, and that is the case with Canizares, also I am guaranteeing that if a player is at a club, they were at THAT club at THAT age and if I put Canizares at Valencia, he would be 29 years old and I am not prepared to do that.

In regards to Roberto Carlos, he was the best left back in the world and an amazing free kick taker. Of this there was never any doubt. why would he need or want to convert to any other position? He scored from free kicks.. I dont know why, because it is not a question for me to answer, but I can only imagine that his managers wanted him to stay at left back and the player himself was happy to stay at left and wing back.

[Fenech]

Edson Arantes do Nascimento is a Brazilian footballer who is widely regarded to be the best football player of all time. In 1999, he was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). The same year, France Football consulted their former Ballon D'Or winners to elect the Football Player of the Century, selecting Pelé. In 1999, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by the IOC, and Time named him in their list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century. In 2013 he received the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements as a global icon of football.

According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal scorer in the world, with 541 league goals. In total Pelé scored 1281 goals in 1363 games, including unofficial friendlies and tour games, for which he was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football.

During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. In his native Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero, for his accomplishments in football, and for his vocal support of policies to improve the social conditions of the poor. In 1961, Brazil President Jânio Quadros had Pelé declared a national treasure.

Pelé began playing for Santos at 15 and the Brazil national football team at 16. He won three FIFA World Cups; 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player ever to do so, and is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is also the record goalscorer for Santos, and led them to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores. Pelé’s electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals made him a star around the world, and his club team Santos toured internationally in order to take full advantage of his popularity.

Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has undertaken various acting roles and commercial ventures. In 2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos.

WE SUMMON YOU! THE BLACK PEARL THE KING THE KING PELE

THE KING OF FOOTBALL

[Dcarey2014]

Jesus Fenech! all I can say is I hope you have this database backed up! and on south america now, you planning on covering every continent by the way, was the Celtic list I gave you any good?

[Fenech]

Jesus Fenech! all I can say is I hope you have this database backed up! and on south america now, you planning on covering every continent by the way, was the Celtic list I gave you any good?

The database is backed up! Every continent is covered! The Celtic list you gave me was amazingly good and a real big help. They have a great squad and I enjoyed bringing them back!

[Adsuperjenius]

Hi Adsuperjenius,

I have said before that I am not only looking at appearences when deciding where a player will be, I am taking many other factors into account, so please see earlier answers in regard to similar questions, Of course best moments are all well and good but that is not the only factor. Players are normally at the first top division club they were at, at the age they joined the club, and that is the case with Canizares, also I am guaranteeing that if a player is at a club, they were at THAT club at THAT age and if I put Canizares at Valencia, he would be 29 years old and I am not prepared to do that.

In regards to Roberto Carlos, he was the best left back in the world and an amazing free kick taker. Of this there was never any doubt. why would he need or want to convert to any other position? He scored from free kicks.. I dont know why, because it is not a question for me to answer, but I can only imagine that his managers wanted him to stay at left back and the player himself was happy to stay at left and wing back.

I read faq on first one, if that what you mean. but I cant find information about that.so re read this question,and I think,the problem is with age, you dont want 29 years old player,is that right?

Edson Arantes do Nascimento is a Brazilian footballer who is widely regarded to be the best football player of all time. In 1999, he was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). The same year, France Football consulted their former Ballon D'Or winners to elect the Football Player of the Century, selecting Pelé. In 1999, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by the IOC, and Time named him in their list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century. In 2013 he received the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements as a global icon of football.

According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal scorer in the world, with 541 league goals. In total Pelé scored 1281 goals in 1363 games, including unofficial friendlies and tour games, for which he was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football.

During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. In his native Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero, for his accomplishments in football, and for his vocal support of policies to improve the social conditions of the poor. In 1961, Brazil President Jânio Quadros had Pelé declared a national treasure.

Pelé began playing for Santos at 15 and the Brazil national football team at 16. He won three FIFA World Cups; 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player ever to do so, and is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is also the record goalscorer for Santos, and led them to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores. Pelé’s electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals made him a star around the world, and his club team Santos toured internationally in order to take full advantage of his popularity.

Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has undertaken various acting roles and commercial ventures. In 2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos.

WE SUMMON YOU! THE BLACK PEARL THE KING THE KING PELE

THE KING OF FOOTBALL

I remembered you did say save the best for the last when ppl asking for pele..do it means this is the last and you would released database tomorrow?

[Ernest166]

Pele...Jesus. I am out of words.

[Fenech]

I read faq on first one, if that what you mean. but I cant find information about that.so re read this question,and I think,the problem is with age, you dont want 29 years old player,is that right?

I remembered you did say save the best for the last when ppl asking for pele..do it means this is the last and you would released database tomorrow?

The problem is his age, I am not putting him in Valencia at 29 years old.

No, it means we have finished our venture into brazil and you will have to wait until the database is released to discover the many other Brazilians which have been created.

[Adsuperjenius]

and ,fenech,maybe better if future screenshoot would decrease the player's name width.its too wide I think,cost many space, if you decrease their name width,we would have better look at players detail on team selection

also, maybe you would consider to take future player screenshoot at information tab?so we can see their ppm too

[Fenech]

Pele...Jesus. I am out of words.

I am out of words too!

[Fenech]

and ,fenech,maybe better if future screenshoot would decrease the player's name width.its too wide I think,cost many space, if you decrease their name width,we would have better look at players detail on team selection

also, maybe you would consider to take future player screenshoot at information tab?so we can see their ppm too

The screenshot just comes in one size, but if you click into it, you can magnify the screenshot to any size you need it to be.

I don't want to give too much away, that way you can have nice surprise when game is released.

[Fenech]

Update: We have now concluded our journey into Brazil, I hope you have enjoyed the ride! There are many other Brazilians I could have featured, but I will save them for the release so that you all have some good Brazilian players to look forward too!

[Dcarey2014]

Edson Arantes do Nascimento is a Brazilian footballer who is widely regarded to be the best football player of all time. In 1999, he was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). The same year, France Football consulted their former Ballon D'Or winners to elect the Football Player of the Century, selecting Pelé. In 1999, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by the IOC, and Time named him in their list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century. In 2013 he received the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements as a global icon of football.

According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal scorer in the world, with 541 league goals. In total Pelé scored 1281 goals in 1363 games, including unofficial friendlies and tour games, for which he was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football.

During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. In his native Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero, for his accomplishments in football, and for his vocal support of policies to improve the social conditions of the poor. In 1961, Brazil President Jânio Quadros had Pelé declared a national treasure.

Pelé began playing for Santos at 15 and the Brazil national football team at 16. He won three FIFA World Cups; 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player ever to do so, and is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is also the record goalscorer for Santos, and led them to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores. Pelé’s electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals made him a star around the world, and his club team Santos toured internationally in order to take full advantage of his popularity.

Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has undertaken various acting roles and commercial ventures. In 2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos.

WE SUMMON YOU! THE BLACK PEARL THE KING THE KING PELE

THE KING OF FOOTBALL

He looks great, although one thing I did notice is you have his teamwork maybe a little too low and his decisions and off the ball may need to go up a notch as well, based on interviews with Zagallo and Tostao I was reading the other day.

Zagallo when asked, was he worried Pele, was using the 1970 world cup to show his personal worth - "No, because his influence was collective. He made things easier for others, because he attracted the marking. So his desire to show his talent was completely natural. And he always was a good teammate, he was always concerned with things he thought were not correct from the collective point of view" (He then goes onto tell a story about that 70's world cup, were Pele called a meeting with players and coaches because he was concerned the team were spending to much time signing autographs and giving interviews, which could be better spent on training)

Tostao when asked - what was it like being Pele's attacking partner - "His thinking was so quick and he could and still can look in a very imposing way. He played a lot with looks and gestures. He moved a lot to throw off his marker. When the central midfielder had the ball, he would feint to burst forward and then drop to receive the ball. Or he would feint to drop and then burst. With a glance he would try to communicate to the centre forward what he was aiming to do. It was all done in just a fraction of a second"

[Ernest166]

Update: We have now concluded our journey into Brazil, I hope you have enjoyed the ride! There are many other Brazilians I could have featured, but I will save them for the release so that you all have some good Brazilian players to look forward too!

That was indeed a nice journey.

Where is our next trip?

[doom_master]

Hi Fenech.

First of all, I loved every screenshot you've shared with us. I can't wait to play this awesome database!

Do you plan on covering any portuguese team, either with a full 25-man squad (like you did with River Plate) or just some legends/star players (like I'm guessing you did with the brazilian teams)? Cheers

[Fenech]

He looks great, although one thing I did notice is you have his teamwork maybe a little too low and his decisions and off the ball may need to go up a notch as well, based on interviews with Zagallo and Tostao I was reading the other day.

Zagallo when asked, was he worried Pele, was using the 1970 world cup to show his personal worth - "No, because his influence was collective. He made things easier for others, because he attracted the marking. So his desire to show his talent was completely natural. And he always was a good teammate, he was always concerned with things he thought were not correct from the collective point of view" (He then goes onto tell a story about that 70's world cup, were Pele called a meeting with players and coaches because he was concerned the team were spending to much time signing autographs and giving interviews, which could be better spent on training)

Tostao when asked - what was it like being Pele's attacking partner - "His thinking was so quick and he could and still can look in a very imposing way. He played a lot with looks and gestures. He moved a lot to throw off his marker. When the central midfielder had the ball, he would feint to burst forward and then drop to receive the ball. Or he would feint to drop and then burst. With a glance he would try to communicate to the centre forward what he was aiming to do. It was all done in just a fraction of a second"

Hi DCarey,

Thanks for providing this piece of research, which is very useful, I am updating pele now to reflect the reports you have provided.

The Screenshot has now been updated too.

[izagooner]

great job with all the boys from brazil...... this link http://www.xtratime.org/forum/showthread.php?t=247757 might help with a scandinavian tour

[Fenech]

Hi Fenech.

First of all, I loved every screenshot you've shared with us. I can't wait to play this awesome database!

Do you plan on covering any portuguese team, either with a full 25-man squad (like you did with River Plate) or just some legends/star players (like I'm guessing you did with the brazilian teams)? Cheers

Hello Doom Master,

Many thanks and I hope to release it as soon as I can.

I brought back a 25 man Porto and a 25 man Benfica squad and I have featured them on here.

[Fenech]

great job with all the boys from brazil...... this link http://www.xtratime.org/forum/showthread.php?t=247757 might help with a scandinavian tour

Thanks for the link, I had a quick glance and most of these players are already in the database, but I will go over anyone that isn't and make a decision on them in due course. This is really helpful thanks.

[Fenech]

That was indeed a nice journey.

Where is our next trip?

I will announce the next trip in due course.

[izagooner]

Thanks for the link, I had a quick glance and most of these players are already in the database, but I will go over anyone that isn't and make a decision on them in due course. This is really helpful thanks.

No problem found this aswell http://www.xtratime.org/forum/showthread.php?t=282210 very good info on all south american players from the 1940's 50's 60's 70's 80's & 90's

[doom_master]

Hello Doom Master,

Many thanks and I hope to release it as soon as I can.

I brought back a 25 man Porto and a 25 man Benfica squad and I have featured them on here.

That's great And what about Sporting? As you should know, Sporting, Benfica and Porto are the so-called Big Three. Being the team I support, I was hoping you would bring back some of our legends, even though our european history isn't as vast as Benfica's or Porto's. I see that you already have Peyroteo, one of the five violins (probably Sporting's greatest legends), I can help you with the rest squad if you want

[Fenech]

That's great And what about Sporting? As you should know, Sporting, Benfica and Porto are the so-called Big Three. Being the team I support, I was hoping you would bring back some of our legends, even though our european history isn't as vast as Benfica's or Porto's. I see that you already have Peyroteo, one of the five violins (probably Sporting's greatest legends), I can help you with the rest squad if you want

I have the following players for Sporting:

Fernando Baptista de Seixas Peyroteo

Krasimir Genchev Balakov

Simão Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa

Paulo Jorge dos Santos Futre

Noureddine Naybet

Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha (Nani)

Please provide me the following:

2 Goalkeeper

2 Right Backs

2 Left Backs

3 or 4 Central Defenders

1 Right Winger (Not Ronaldo)

3 or 4 Central Attack or Def midfielders

3 or 4 strikers

And 19 players in total and I will see what I can do.

Please remember I want the best 19 Sporting players since 1880 - 2014, so anyone in that period. Give me the names and Ill do the research. Cheers.

[doom_master]

Okay, I'll collect some names and send them by PM. Thanks

[Fenech]

Okay, I'll collect some names and send them by PM. Thanks

No bother, I will await your PM!

[izagooner]

I have the following players for Sporting:

Fernando Baptista de Seixas Peyroteo

Krasimir Genchev Balakov

Simão Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa

Paulo Jorge dos Santos Futre

Noureddine Naybet

Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha (Nani)

Please provide me the following:

2 Goalkeeper

2 Right Backs

2 Left Backs

3 or 4 Central Defenders

1 Right Winger (Not Ronaldo)

3 or 4 Central Attack or Def midfielders

3 or 4 strikers

And 19 players in total and I will see what I can do.

Please remember I want the best 19 Sporting players since 1880 - 2014, so anyone in that period. Give me the names and Ill do the research. Cheers.

this might help http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sporting_Clube_de_Portugal_players

[Fenech]

this might help http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sporting_Clube_de_Portugal_players

Thanks for this, all these links are very useful.

[izagooner]

no problem happy to help

[doom_master]

PM sent. I hope I was of some assistance

[Fenech]

PM sent. I hope I was of some assistance

Thanks and I will get researching very soon. It has been a great help and will make the task of bringing Sporting back a lot less time consuming!