Harry Coninx Books

Although once overlooked for his slender build, Riyad Karim Mahrez is now one of the Premier League's most talented wingers. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

As a teenager, Kylian Mbappé was one of the best soccer players on the planet. He was a soccer-mad boy from Paris, but he never let the weight of the world's expectations slow his journey to becoming a legend who is firmly established in the record books.

When Josep 'Pep' Guardiola was a part of Barcelona's "Dream Team", he knew he wanted to swap the pitch for the touchline. But learning how to handle the pressure, the press and the outrageous talent a the top of football doesn't happen overnight. From his experience as a player to his time leading some of the most formidable sides in football history, this is the incredible story of how Pep forged himself into one of the greatest tactical managers of all time. This book is part of Tales from the Touchline - a new offshoot from Ransom's popular Tales from the Pitch series. In each of these books, Harry Coninx reveals the inspiring journey of a game-changing manager, in a fresh, pundit-like voice. Along the way, fans will meet some of the biggest personalities in the game, relive the drama of exciting matches, and also discover the very human stories behind the managers they watch on their screens week after week. At only 120 pages long, these books have been specially written and designed to make them ideal reads for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

This up and coming young Norweigian striker, now plays for Dortmund. The son of a footballer for Leeds and Manchester City, he is the next best thing in football. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, often players who are still to reach the summit of their career. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. At only 120 pages long, printed on cream paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, these are ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Once described as a man with a first division head and fourth division feet, Jürgen Klopp's route into football was far from easy. But his infectious charisma, combined with the relentless energy of his 'Heavy Metal Football', meant that his success in management was inevitable. This is the extraordinary story of how Jürgen overcame failure in Frankfurt to become one of the greatest managers in the world, conquering German, English, and Champions League football along the way. This book is part of Tales from the Touchline - a new offshoot from Ransom's popular Tales from the Pitch series. In each of these books, Harry Conix reveals the inspiring journey of a game-changing manager, in a fresh, pundit-like voice. Along the way, fans will meet some of the biggest personalities in the game, relive the drama of exciting matches, and also discover the very human stories behind the managers they watch on their screens week after week. At only 128 pages long, these books have been specially written and designed to make them ideal reads for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Lionel Messi is Barcelona's star player and one of the world's best footballer players. But as a boy he stopped growing at 11 and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Discover the story of how Messi proved them wrong and how this boy from South America fought to become possibly the greatest football players of all time. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one up-and-coming or major football superstar. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. At only 120 pages long, printed on cream paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, these are ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Bernardo Silva plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City. Born in Lisbon in Portual, he plays for the Portugal national team. Silva came through Portugal's Benfica youth academy league and won Breakthrough Player of the Year in 2014. He was not taken on by Manchester City as a teenager but signed for them in 2017. Silva is capable of playing in several attacking and midfield positions, and is known for his technique, acceleration, agility, passing, vision, and dribbling skills. At 25 Silva, has emerged as one of Manchester City's most important players and was nominated on the long list for this year's Ballon d'Or.This biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, players who are still to reach the summit of their career. From the young Portuguese talent João Felix, to Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling, these biographies cover the full range of European football. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true.So meet the fresh young talent behind the iconic tackles and goals and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Sancho plays as a winger for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. He was born in London to parents from Trinidad and Tobago and plays for the English national team. Previously a youth player with Watford and Manchester City, Sancho signed his first senior contract with Dortmund in 2017. He is the youngest player to score 15 goals in the German Bundesliga and crucial to Dortmund's challenge for the title. Premier League clubs are queuing up to tempt him back to his homeland.This biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, players who are still to reach the summit of their career. From the young Portuguese talent João Felix, to Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling, these biographies cover the full range of European football. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true.So meet the fresh young talent behind the iconic tackles and goals and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Christian Ronaldo is often considered one of the best players in the world and possibly the greatest player of all time. Discover Ronaldo's incredible story, setting records while playing for the Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus clubs, as well as the Portuguese national team. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one up-and-coming or major football superstar. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. At only 120 pages long, printed on cream paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, these are ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka plays as a winger, left-back or midfielder for Arsenal. He has recently described as England's brightest light and is on track to be one of the England teams stars players in the World Cup 2022. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, often players who are still to reach the summit of their career. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. At only 120 pages long, printed on cream paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, these are ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Harry Kane has had the season of his life and will be leading England in the Euros. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in Ransom\x27s Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one up\-and\-coming football superstar, often players who are still to reach the summit of their career. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are easy to read and very fast\-paced reads. At only 120 pages long, printed on cream paper with a dyslexia\-friendly font, these are ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

The journey of Christian Pulisic, from a small town in Pennsylvania to becoming the captain of the U.S. national team, showcases his remarkable talent and determination. His agility and skills have led him through some of the world's toughest leagues, culminating in a pivotal role in Chelsea's 2021 Champions League victory. Now with AC Milan, Pulisic continues to make his mark in football, embodying the spirit of perseverance and excellence in the sport.

The South Korean player Son Heung-min is now considered to be one of the best wingers in the world. Currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur as a winger and a striker, he is also captain of the South Korea National Team. Son was selected as one of the 30 best players in the world for 2019.This biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, players who are still to reach the summit of their career. From the young Portuguese talent João Felix, to Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling, these biographies cover the full range of European football. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true.So meet the fresh young talent behind the iconic tackles and goals and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Félix plays for Spanish club Atlético Madrid. He is Portuguese and plays for the Portugal national team as a forward. He can also play as a winger or an attacking midfielder. Joao Felix is the second most expensive teenager of all time having joined Atletico Madrid from Benfica in 2019 for 126m euros and has been called the most exciting Portuguese player since Cristiano Ronaldo.This biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, players who are still to reach the summit of their career. From the young Portuguese talent João Felix, to Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling, these biographies cover the full range of European football. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true.So meet the fresh young talent behind the iconic tackles and goals and find out what makes each of these players so special.

As a teenager, Kylian Mbapp was one of the best footballers on the planet. Now - he just keeps on getting better. Kylian's skill, pace and sensational finishing have fired his clubs and his country to incredible victories, whilst he has established himself firmly in the record books. Follow the whirlwind journey of thisfootball-mad boy from Paris, who never let the weight of the world's expectations slow his journey to becoming a legend. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, often players who are still to reach the summit of their career. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. At only 120 pages long, printed on cream paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, these are ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Nová edice pro kluky o nejslavnějších fotbalistech dnešní doby. Robert Lewandowski patří mezi nejlepší útočníky své generace. Z polské třetí ligy se probojoval až do jedné z nejslavnějších fotbalových soutěží světa – německé Bundesligy. Jeho cesta na vrchol ale nebyla snadná. Přečti si jeho životní příběh a nech se jím inspirovat. Třeba se dostaneš také tak daleko jako on!

Bukayo Saka se díky své všestrannosti a kreativitě na hřišti řadí mezi hráče, kteří mají nakročeno k tomu ovládnout fotbalový svět. Jeho univerzální talent mu byl ale ze začátku spíš na škodu. O místo v základní sestavě musel bojovat, protože trenéři nevěděli, jak jeho potenciál nejlépe využít. Přečti si příběh o nadaném fotbalistovi a jeho vzrušující cestě na vrchol. Nech se jím inspirovat a třeba se dostaneš také tak daleko jako on!

Skvělá edice pro kluky o nejslavnějších fotbalistech dnešní doby. Cristiano Ronaldo je díky své brilantní technice a neutuchající vášni pro hru zbožňován miliony fotbalových fanoušků. Získal trofeje jako útočník Manchesteru United i jako kapitán portugalské reprezentace a je považován za jednoho z nejlepších hráčů všech dob. Jeho cesta na vrchol...

Lionel Messi vynikal jako úžasný hráč už od dětství. Na začátku puberty mu ale byla diagnostikována porucha růstu. Ředitel klubu FC Barcelona mu tehdy nabídl kontrakt i zaplacení léčby, a tak se Messi v pouhých třinácti letech přestěhoval z Argentiny do Španělska. A byl připravený vzít svět útokem! Přečti si příběh o tom, jak se z talentovaného chlapce stal jeden z nejlepších hráčů všech dob. Nech se jím inspirovat a třeba se dostaneš také tak daleko jako on!

Hbitý, soustředěný a úžasně rychlý – to je Mohamed Salah. Patří mezi největší hvězdy své generace a je bezpochyby nejlepším egyptským hráčem všech dob. Jeho cesta na vrchol však nebyla jednoduchá. Brzký přestup do Premier League nevyšel a až angažmá v Itálii mu umožnilo dosáhnout vytouženého úspěchu. Přečti si příběh o nezdolném fotbalistovi, jehož jméno se zapsalo do sportovních dějin. Nech se jím inspirovat a třeba se dostaneš také tak daleko jako on!

Útočník Erling Haaland má všetko. Je silný, rýchly a urastený. Netrpezlivosť a odhodlanie uspieť ho už odmalička odlišovali od ostatných hráčov. V tejto knižke nájdete inšpiratívny príbeh, ako chlapec z mesta Bryne v Nórsku využil svoje mimoriadne zručnosti a vieru v samého seba a stal sa jedným z najlepších útočníkov na svete.

Příběh anglického fotbalového útočníka z edice o nejslavnějších fotbalistech dnešní doby. Marcus Rashford, obávaný útočník hrající téměř celý život za svůj vysněný klub Manchester United, patří mezi fotbalové superhvězdy. Jeho cesta však nebyla jednoduchá. Musel obstát v tvrdé konkurenci fotbalové akademie Rudých ďáblů nebo ustát náročné vedení jednoho z nejdrsnějších trenérů. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.