This classic 1976 image by Luiz Paulo Machado captures the celebrated moment when sweat on Pelé’s shirt formed a heart across his chest. Widely published and instantly recognizable, the hand-signed photograph held deep personal meaning for Pelé, who called it “a photo only God can explain,” and remains a powerful symbol of his legacy of peace, love, and goodwill.

Named FIFA's Player of the Century and the only man to win the World Cup three times, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known the world over as Pelé, scored 1,283 goals in 1,366 matches. These photographs document his career across four decades, from his earliest years at Santos FC to his legendary performances on the world stage.

Hand-signed by Pelé. Each print in this collection carries Pelé's personal signature, making these among the most directly authenticated works of sports photography available to collectors.

Printed as a museum-quality Silver Gelatin Print, produced using traditional darkroom techniques on fibre-based photographic paper. Silver gelatin remains the gold standard for black-and-white photography, rich in tonal depth, archivally stable, and built to last generations.

Available in strictly limited editions. Each work is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.