An iconic number 10 shirt worn by Pele, perhaps the most brilliant player of the beautiful game, is up for auction for £150,000.
In July 1971, the three-time World Cup winner pulled on the jersey in Sao Paulo and in the 34th minute scored for Brazil in a 1-1 friendly with Austria.
It was his 77th and final goal for his nation and came a week before his international farewell, a 2-2 draw against Yugoslavia.
The legendary player, who scored on his Brazil debut at 16, went on to become a global ambassador for the game.
The world mourned when he died, aged 82, in December.
The shirt for sale was originally bought by comedian David Baddiel at the FIFA 100 Charity Auction. Other Pele shirts, medals, trophies and awards, with estimated prices from £500 to £15,000, are in Tuesday and Wednesday’s memorabilia auction.
Other highlights include the 2022 World Cup final official match ball, expected to fetch £160,000-£200,000.
The international cap and shirt given to Neil Webb for becoming England’s 1,000th player will be auctioned. Medals belonging to Huddersfield Town legend Tom Wilson will also be sold.
David Convery, of Graham Budd Auctions, said of the Pele shirt: “This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of unique sporting memorabilia. We’re predicting major interest across generations of fans.”
