Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final Jersey Sold for 47 Million Kronor, Second Most Expensive Ever

Pelé's iconic match jersey from the 1958 World Cup final against Sweden has been auctioned for over 47 million kronor (approximately 4.9 million dollars), marking it the second most expensive football shirt ever sold. The auction took place on Thursday and was conducted by Sotheby's, confirming the significant sale.

The jersey originally belonged to Pelé, who was just 17 years old during the final, and who famously scored as the youngest player ever in a World Cup final. After Brazil's 5–2 victory over Sweden, Pelé gave the jersey to his teammate Dida. Dida’s family kept the shirt for decades before it was displayed in a Brazilian museum and later sold in 2004.

The only football shirt to have sold for a higher amount is Diego Maradona's ‘‘Hand of God’’ jersey, which fetched 9.3 million dollars in 2022. Pelé himself passed away in 2022 at the age of 82, leaving behind a lasting legacy in football history.