Celeste Arantes Wiki (Pele’s Mom) Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography, Net Worth & More
Celeste Arantes (Born on 20th November 1922, age: 100 years) is the mother of the legendary footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé). Her son made her a proud woman of Brazil. As a mother of Pelé, things about Celeste have been written by the news media many times. Her son has remained the winner of the three-time world cup.
But sadly Pelé left us all on 29th December 2002 when he was only 82 years old. Since his death, many newsagents have published that Pelé sister Maria Lucia shared with ESPN that Celeste is still not aware of the fact that her son really died on 29th December 2022. Her family members did not tell her because she is too old to spend her life in her own little world.
Celeste Arantes Biography (Early Life)
Celeste Arantes Biography details are hardly available to anyone but still, we manage for the reader to find out more. Let us tell you that Celeste’s daughter Maria Lucia has shared that her mother is now 100 years old. Earlier Pele shared on 20th November 2022 about his mother’s 100th birthday.
According to our research, we found that Celeste was born on 20th November 1922. She has spent her maximum life in Brazil. As she is now 100 years old it is not known what education she had when she was young. What we know is that she was only 16 years old when her elder son Pele was born to her.
About Pele’s Mother – Celeste Arantes Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Maria Celeste Arantes/Dona Celeste Arantes |
| Also Known as | Celeste Arantes |
| Occupation | Public Figure |
| Age (as of 2023) | 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 Family, Siblings (Nationality & Ethnicity)
Out of Celeste Arantes’s parents and siblings, no one is alive now. She is the only one left in her family. If any of her family members would be alive then details of them would surely be available to us. Other than this we found that Celeste was born to Brazilian parents. She is also married to Brazilian footballer João Ramos do Nascimento (Dondinho).
| Father | Name Not Known. |
| Mother | Name Not Known. |
| Brother | Name Not Known. |
| Sister | Name Not Known. |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Ethnicity | Brazilian |
Birthday
- Age– 100 years
- Sun Sign– Scorpio
- Birth– 20th November 2022
Celeste Arantes Husband, Boyfriend & Children
Celeste Arantes was married to famous Brazilian footballer João Ramos do Nascimento (Dondinho). Dondinho was born on 2nd October 1917. Dondinho was only 17 and Celeste was 16 when they got married and give birth to their firstborn Pele on 23 October 1940.
After Pele’s birth, Celeste and Dondinho became parents to Jair (“Zoca”) and their daughter Maria Lucia.
Celeste became a widower of her husband when he died on 16th November 1996 due to cancer in Sau Paulo.
Dondinho trained his son Pele in football. Living with her husband Celeste faced financial issues in her life. All financial issues ended when her son Pele got selected to play at the international level. Her son Jair also died in 2020 due to cancer. Now in her family, only her daughter Maria Lucia is left.’
| Marital Status | Widow |
| Husband | João Ramos do Nascimento (Dondinho) |
| Marriage Date | 13 March 2010. |
| Relationship Status | Widow |
| Boyfriend | João Ramos do Nascimento (Dondinho) |
| Son(s) | Pele, Jair (“Zoca”) |
| Daughter | Maria Lucia |
Life Journey & Net Worth
Celeste Arantes spent her life as a housewife after her marriage and became a mother at the age of 16. She taught her kids about the value of love and peace. This 100-year-old woman is always thanked by her kids for providing them all she can.
Celeste remained a motivator to her kids and husband. Her son Pele received fame at the Football Hall of Fame just because of the lessons Celeste taught him. Her motivation has helped her son Pele to win three world cups in 1950, 1962, and 1970.
As of 2023, it stated in reports that Celeste has spent her life as a homemaker. She has never done any job or business when she was young. She earned the respect of her family after helping them with their work despite earning money working out of the home. Due to her non-working career her net with is not available with us.
Facts/Trivia
- Pele has always loved the food cooked by his mother.
- Her son Pele married three times in his life.
- Her son Pele had 7 kids in total from his three marriages.
- When her son Pele was a kid he never got money to buy a football and use to play with socks stuffed with newspaper tied with grapefruit strings.
- Her son Pele even worked at a Tea shop when he was a young struggling footballer.
- Celeste has worked as an actress in her son’s Documentary movies O Rei Pelé (1965), and Pele Forever (2004)
Social Media Profiles
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FAQ About Celeste Arantes
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Who is Celeste Arantes?
Celeste is the mother of legendary footballer Pele.
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How old is Celeste Arantes?
As of 2023, Celeste is 100 years old.
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Where is Celeste Arantes now?
She is living in São Paulo, Brazil.
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How many kids does Celeste Arantes have?
She gave birth to her three kids after marrying her husband Dondinho.
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Is Celeste Arantes still alive?
Yes, as of January 2023, Pele’s mother Celeste is still alive.
Images Source
- https://www.instagram.com/pele/
