A remarkable piece of South American football history: a vintage black and white striped Santos FC away jersey match-worn by Pelé, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, boldly signed across the front by the man himself. The jersey bears Pelé's iconic #10 on the reverse, rendered in the classic vertically-striped Santos away kit design, with the fabric and construction reflecting the expected characteristics of the era's match-worn football jerseys, including honest wear consistent with genuine on-pitch use. Pelé's autograph is applied prominently to the jersey in dark marker, remaining bold and clearly legible against the striped fabric. The jersey's match-worn and autograph merits are backed by a letter of provenance from longtime Santos teammate, Joel Camarga, providing a rare and highly credible layer of first-hand provenance directly connected to Pelé's playing days at the club where he built his legend and won multiple Brasileiro and Libertadores titles.

Pelé's memorabilia occupies a singular tier within the football collecting world, given his status as a three-time World Cup winner and global ambassador for the sport whose fame transcended football entirely. Match-worn jerseys from his career with Santos are exceptionally rare on the market, particularly examples with credible teammate-sourced provenance and an accompanying autograph. This jersey represents a true blue-chip acquisition for any world football collection, combining authentic match use, Pelé's own signature, and directly connected provenance in a single, historically significant garment.

Includes letter of authenticity from MEARS as well as a letter of provenance from Brazilian defender Joel Camargo, who was teammates with Pelé on the Brazil National Team (1964-70) and Santos FC (1963-71). Autograph authentication from Steve Grad.