A jersey worn by Brazilian football icon Pele during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million at an auction in the United States, making it one of the most valuable football shirts ever sold.
The historic blue jersey was auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York on Thursday after attracting strong interest from collectors. An anonymous bidder secured the shirt, which is now the second most expensive football jersey ever sold at auction.
Pele wore the jersey in the 1958 World Cup final, where Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 to claim the country’s first-ever FIFA World Cup title. The legendary forward, who was only 17 years old at the time, scored twice in the final to announce himself on the world stage.
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The sale falls short of the record for the most expensive football jersey, which remains the shirt worn by Argentine legend Diego Maradona during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England. That jersey sold for $9.3 million.
Maradona’s shirt became famous following Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England, a match remembered for his controversial “Hand of God” goal and his remarkable solo effort that is widely regarded as one of the greatest goals in World Cup history.
Pele went on to become one of football’s greatest icons, winning three FIFA World Cup titles with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970—an achievement unmatched by any other player. The sale of his 1958 final jersey highlights the enduring value of memorabilia linked to one of the sport’s most historic moments.
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