Cultural references

• In 1989 DPR Korea issued a postage stamp depicting Pelé.
• Mentioned in the song "Ghetto Supastar" by Pras.
• Professional Wrestler AJ Styles named his backflip head-kick "The Pele".
• In the film Kicking & Screaming, Phil, played by Will Ferrell, competes against his father in order to win his dad's Pele ball.