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Kelly Cristina is best known as the daughter of, Pelé, who is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled “the greatest” by FIFA. In addition to this, Pelé’s health has worsened, as of Dec 2022 and the Brazilian soccer great now requires greater care due to the progression of his cancer. Tune in bio and explore more about, Kelly Cristina (Pelé’s Daughter) Bio, Age, Father, Wiki, Net Worth, Facts.
Kelly Cristina Bio, Age & Father
Kelly Cristina age is 55 years old, as of 2022. She was born on 13 January 1967 in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Her father, Pelé, the son of Fluminense footballer Dondinho (born João Ramos do Nascimento) and Celeste Arantes.
He was the elder of two siblings, and was named after the American inventor Thomas Edison. As a child, he became known by the moniker “Pelé” due to his mispronunciation of his favorite Vasco da Gama goalkeeper, Bilé.
With time, this adorable mistake led him to become one of the most renowned soccer players in history.
Kelly Cristina Profile
| Real Name | Kelly Cristina |
| Age | 55 years old (As of 2022) |
| Birthdate | 13 January 1967 |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 70 Kg |
| Husband | Dr. Arthur DeLuca (Div.) |
| Son | Edson |
| Parents | Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi & Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé) |
Kelly Cristina Husband
Kelly Cristina was married with Dr. Arthur DeLuca, Jennifer (b. 1978), and their son Edson (“Edinho”, b. 27 August 1970). In 1982, the couple divorced.
In May 2014, Edinho was jailed for 33 years for laundering money from drug trafficking. On appeal, the sentence was reduced to 12 years and 10 months.
Facts About Kelly Cristina
- Kelly Cristina’s father, Pelé was hospitalized in November 2022, and because the chemotherapy had made him more fragile, he contracted a lung infection.
- On 21 February 1966, Kelly Cristina’s father, Pelé married Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi.