Brazilian named “Athlete of the Century” by the International Olympic Committee Crossword Clue

 The Brazilian named “Athlete of the Century” by the International Olympic Committee is Pelé. He is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.

Pelé led Brazil to three World Cup championships (1958, 1962, and 1970), the only player to do so. He scored 12 goals in World Cup play and tallied more than 1,000 goals in first-class matches. He is also the all-time leading goalscorer for Santos, with 643 goals from 659 games.

Pelé's electrifying play and penchant for scoring spectacular goals made him a star around the world. He was a global ambassador for football and used his platform to promote peace and social justice. He was also a successful businessman and actor.

Pelé died on August 2, 2022, at the age of 82. He is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time and his legacy will continue to inspire people for generations to come.