"Virgil van Dijk is Liverpool FC's superstar centre-back and he's going from strength to strength. From washing dishes to pay his way during his early career to becoming one of the best defenders in the world, this is the story of how Virgil became a true Liverpool legend. Follow his journey as he fights adversity and works his way up to become an ultimate football hero."--Back cover
De Gea is Manchester United's number-one keeper and one of the best goalkeepers in the world. This book follows on from the successful editions of fellow goalkeepers, Neuer and Pickford. • Manchester United are the world's most merchandisable football club, and all Manchester United stars in the UFH series are strong sellers.
Diego Maradona is a true footballing legend, and arguably the greatest player ever. The Argentinian playmaker was renowned for his unbelievable skills and agility, as he effortlessly weaved his way up the pitch and through the opposition defence. Nicknamed 'The Golden Boy', Maradona earned ninety-one caps and scored thirty-one goals for his country, including in the 1986 World Cup where he captained his team to victory - scoring the two most famous goals of all time, against England, along the way!
When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as an athlete. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur and England, his hard work and determination have paid off. Kane is the amazing story of how the boy from North London became the Premier League's most lethal goalscorer.
Meet Kylian Mbappe - Ultimate Football Hero.Kylian Mbappe has the world at his feet. The young French striker's goals, skills and fearless attacking spirit earned him a £166 million transfer to French champions Paris Saint-Germain, to take on the best teams in Europe with new teammate Neymar. And at the 2018 World Cup, Kylian was the star player, his goals firing France to victory in the final. Now as a world champion, he has just one goal left - to become the best player ever.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
"Balotelli...AG EROOOOO I swear you'll never see anything like this ever again " Ag ero is the tale of the boy who would go on to re-write football history forever. His dramatic 94th minute goal on the final day of the 2011/12 season, to snatch the title from under rivals Manchester United's noses, was the most electric moment in Premier League history. This is how the small boy from Argentina became the biggest hero of all.
From the winner of the Children's Sports Book of the Year Award, this is the next book in the bestselling Unbelievable Football series. England football fans will discover everything there is to know about the Three Lions and Lionesses. Published to tie-in with the World Cup
"An essential guide for all young football stars in the making written by the author of Ultimate Football Heroes and a former professional footballer. From Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and former professional footballer, Seth Burkett, comes an exciting new book for young football stars in the making. In bite-size chapters, learn the secrets of over 20 footballing legends, including how to dribble like Messi, overcome adversity like Harry Kane and set and score goals like Vivianne Miedema. With top tips on how to train, play, think and live smart, as well as challenges for the reader, this inspiring and interactive guide will inspire football-mad kids to play just like their heroes"--Publisher's description
From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the second book in the Johnny Ball series, funny reading for football-mad kids.Johnny Ball's got a super exciting new job: assistant manager for the Tissbury Tigers! But there's a catch. Johnny's brother, Daniel, is the Tiger's star player and he doesn't want his younger brother cramping his style. Daniel tells Johnny that no one on the team is ever allowed to know who he is. Can Johnny use his football genius to go undercover and lead the Tigers to victory in the League?
Sadio Mané is one of Liverpool FC's 'Fab Four'. Along with Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio's goals have helped to make Liverpool the deadliest attacking team in the Premier League. From scoring the fastest hat-trick in history to scoring in a Champions League final, Sadio is a force to be reckoned with. There is no stopping the Fab Four, and the sky is the limit for Sadio Mané
