Santos FC was a manager of Bauru Atlético Clube's junior squad, won three consecutive São Paulo state youth championships between 1954 and 1956 with the child. The boy, called Edson Arantes do Nascimento and who would be better known as "Pelé" in the near future, was the main driving force behind those victories. The contract between Santos and the young Pelé was finalized in June 1956. After 50 years Santos began to be seen as the best team in the world. When Pelé made his debut in the Campeonato Paulista in 1957, the team was already twice state champion (1955/56). The King
Rafael Barbosa do Nascimento Rafael Barbosa do Nascimento Rafael Barbosa do Nascimento (born 10 August 1983) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Hajer Club in the Saudi Professional League. Never played in Brazil national league level, however he left for Europe in July 2009. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Barbosa started his career with Madureira, signed a 4½ year contract on 1 July 2003. He was loaned to Flamengo (SP) in 2005. In October 2005 he was signed by Olaria. In December 2005, he signed a 1-year contract with Brusque for 2006 Campeonato Catarinense. He extended his contract in December 2006 for 2007