Celeste Arantes is the mother of famed footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé). Her kid made her a proud Brazilian lady. The national media has published several articles about Celeste, Pelé’s mother. Her son is still the three-time world cup champion.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Maria Celeste Arantes/Dona Celeste Arantes |
| Also Known as | Celeste Arantes |
| Occupation | Public Figure |
| Age (as of 2024) | 100 Years Old. |
| Birthdate | 20th November 2022 |
| Birthplace | Brazil |
| Current Residence | Sau Paulo, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
| Qualification | Graduate. |
| Ethnicity | Brazilian |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Religion | Christian. |
Celeste Arantes Age & Early Life
Celeste was born on November 20, 1922. She has lived most of her life in Brazil. It is unknown what schooling she had when she was younger since she is now 100 years old. We do know that she was just 16 years old when she gave birth to her eldest son Pele.
Celeste Arantes Height & Weight
In terms of body measurements, she is a pretty girl with an amazing and cool personality. Celeste Arantes is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 50 kilograms. She has a nice body figure and is in good health. Her hair is black, and she has black eyes.
Celeste Arantes Net Worth
How much is Celeste Arantes’s net worth? According to sources, Celeste has spent her whole life as a housewife as of February 2024. She never worked or ran a company when she was younger. Despite earning money working outside the house, she gained the respect of her family by assisting them with their tasks. Her net worth is not accessible to us due to her non-working profession.
Career
Celeste Arantes became a housewife following her marriage and a mother at the age of 16. She instilled in her children the importance of love and peace. Her children always appreciate her for doing all she can for them. Celeste remained an inspiration to her children and husband. Celeste’s son Pele was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame only due of the teachings Celeste taught him. Her drive aided her son Pele in winning three World Cups in 1950, 1962, and 1970.
Celeste Arantes Husband & Marriage
Who is Celeste Arantes’s husband? Celeste Arantes was married to Joo Ramos do Nascimento, a well-known Brazilian footballer (Dondinho). Dondinho was born on October 2nd, 1917. Dondinho was just 17 and Celeste was 16 when they married and had their first child, Pele, on October 23, 1940.
Celeste and Dondinho had Jair (“Zoca”) and their daughter Maria Lucia after Pele was born. Celeste became a widower when her spouse died of illness in Sau Paulo on November 16, 1996. Dondinho taught his son Pele how to play football. Celeste encountered financial difficulties while living with her husband. When her son Pele was chosen to play at the international level, all financial concerns vanished. Jair, her son, died of cancer in 2020. Only her daughter Maria Lucia remains in her family.’
