1958 Alifabolaget Pelé Rookie Card #635 – PSA PR 1 (MK).
Highly coveted 1958 Alifabolaget Pelé rookie card, considered the “holy grail” of international soccer issues and one of the most important sports cards ever produced. This Swedish release introduced the young Brazilian phenom to collectors worldwide following Brazil’s first World Cup championship, in which Pelé—only 17 years old—took the tournament by storm with six goals, including two in the final.
Graded PSA PR 1 (MK), the card displays visible wear consistent with its assigned grade, including surface creasing, rounded corners, and handling marks. Despite its condition, the image of a youthful Pelé in Brazil’s iconic kit remains instantly recognizable, with vibrant color still evident.
Pelé would go on to become one of the most celebrated athletes of the 20th century, capturing three World Cup titles (1958, 1962, 1970) and forever transforming global soccer. His 1958 Alifabolaget rookie card is universally regarded as one of the cornerstone cards of the entire hobby, sitting alongside the likes of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan as an enduring icon.
A must-have for advanced collectors, representing a true piece of sports history.