Pele's 1958 number 10 sold for $4,9 million - Maradona's 1986 jersey remains the most expensive

Pele, who died in 2022, was 17 when he scored two goals in Brazil's 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden at the Rasunda Stadium.

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Maradona and Pele, Photo: Reuters
Maradona and Pele, Photo: Reuters
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The number 10 jersey worn by legendary Brazilian footballer Pele in the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4,9 million, Sotheby's auction house announced.

Pele, who died in 2022, was 17 years old when he scored two goals in Brazil's 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden at the Rasunda Stadium.

Pele gave this handmade jersey to his roommate and teammate Didi after the final.

The jersey remained in the possession of Dido's family for decades before being placed in a Brazilian museum, and was eventually purchased in 2004.

Sotheby's said the jersey worn by the Brazilian star was the second most valuable football jersey ever sold. Diego Maradona's jersey from the "Hand of God" match sold in 2022 for $9,3 million.

The previous most valuable item from Pele's memorabilia collection was a 1958 trading card, which sold for $976.000 last month, the auction house said.

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