Pelezinho is a Brazilian comic book series created by Mauricio de Sousa based on soccer star Pelé in his childhood.

On the other hand, in addition to him, several other football stars have also been created by Mauricio, as well as Pelezinho, as well as children's versions such as Dieguito (based on Diego Maradona),[2] Ronaldo Fenômeno,[3] Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Neymar.

Mauricio de Sousa's arguments prevailed, which included the assertion that the continuity of the Pelé's brand would be guaranteed if it involved children.

From then on, success was not limited to the comics published in Brazil and other countries, as Pelezinho became a doll and stamped on the packaging of the most varied products, from food to sporting goods, to various types of toys.

In June 2012, Mauricio de Sousa confirmed the return of publication of Turma do Pelezinho by Panini Comics and announced that he plans to do a project along the same lines with Neymar.

[6] In 2013, Neymar's magazine is launched, soon after, Maurício de Sousa Produções decided to change the look of Pelezinho, digitally removing the "blackface" characteristics in comic book art starting with issue number 8, in the 90s Mauricio had already shown interest in returning the character and removing the character's blackface and making a grown-up version showing him as a pre-teen, but the project was never taken forward,[7] according to Panini "the art was re-studied to become more modern, updated and universal".