{"title":"Football Heroes Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt \u0026amp; Tom Oldfield\u003c\/strong\u003e have written several books which feature the world’s most influential footballers in \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Football Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e and their incredible journey and experience to achieving their individual goals. Just like many children, dreamers, people with the aspiration to becoming a successful footballer, Oldfield brings you along the stories of many football athletes like \u003cem\u003eRonaldo\u003c\/em\u003e, Beckham, Messi and more. What’s amazing is that these books are a great encouragement for young children, compiling a long list of biographies which may show the hardships and obstacles these footballers faced along their way, which is often overlooked or missed behind the fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/lifestyle_2_square_720_480x480.jpg?v=1688049544\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are written in a way that is easily digestible and the younger audience can learn about the players with little difficulty. In just the UK, there have been more 420,000 copies of the series sold to date. In addition to the wonderful books the authors have produced, they also work with schools and organisations like The National Literacy trust as well as The National Football Museum to provide workshops in relation to football. The stories told have specific details about the players and their individual journey, supported by facts you may have never learnt of, and each book may be an excellent reference book to guide children’s football path or a daily inspiration, some players had a slow and humble start to their career and some had doubts or rejected due to their height, size or initial skills but achieved success through effort and hard work, which can truly be an inspiration and life-lesson for kids who may also face the same challenges. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e category for more fantastic titles. We have other great authors like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/enid-blyton\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnid Blyton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Roger*+Hargreaves*\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Hargreaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/lifestyle_3_square_720_480x480.jpg?v=1688049562\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classic-football-heroes-10-book-collection-ages-9-14-paperback-matt-and-tom-oldfield","title":"Classic Football Heroes 10 Books Collection Set By Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield - Ages 8-14 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9hIl87gzxPs?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Classic Football Heroes 10 Book Collection Set \u003c\/em\u003eis an excellent collection of biographies about some of the greatest football players of all time. Written by Matt and Tom Oldfield, these books offer an in-depth look into the lives and careers of ten iconic footballers, from Ronaldo to Carragher. For related books, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/football-books\"\u003eFootball Books\u003c\/a\u003e collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book in the collection is dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most successful and prolific football players of all time. The book takes a detailed look at his life, from his early years in Portugal to his rise to fame at Manchester United and his subsequent success at Real Madrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second book is about Diego Maradona, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. The book takes readers through Maradona's incredible career, including his time at Napoli and his infamous 'Hand of God' moment during the 1986 World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third book in the collection is dedicated to Luis Figo, who was known for his technical ability and precision passing. The book explores Figo's time at Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as his success with the Portuguese national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Beckham is the subject of the fourth book in the collection, which delves into his rise to fame at Manchester United and his subsequent success with Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, and the England national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth book is about Jürgen Klinsmann, a German footballer who played for a number of top European teams, including Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich. The book takes readers through Klinsmann's career and his success as a coach with the US Men's National Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinedine Zidane, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, is the subject of the sixth book in the collection. The book explores his success with Juventus, Real Madrid, and the French national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWayne Rooney, who is England's all-time leading goalscorer, is the subject of the seventh book in the collection. The book covers his early years at Everton and his subsequent success at Manchester United.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eighth book is about Ryan Giggs, who played for Manchester United for over 20 years and won numerous trophies during his career. The book explores his time at the club and his success with the Welsh national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Gerrard, who played for Liverpool for over 17 years and captained the club to numerous trophies, is the subject of the ninth book in the collection. The book covers his rise to fame at Liverpool and his success with the England national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the tenth book in the collection is about Jamie Carragher, a Liverpool legend who spent his entire career at the club. The book explores his time at Liverpool and his success with the England national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Classic Football Heroes 10 Book Collection Set is an excellent collection of biographies that offers an in-depth look at some of the greatest football players of all time. The books are written in an engaging and accessible style that will appeal to both football fans and casual readers alike. Whether you're a die-hard fan of one of these players or simply interested in learning more about football history, this collection is a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRonaldo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaradona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeckham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKlinsmann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZidane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerrard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarragher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription from the Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the rollercoaster story of how Ronaldo grew up to become a superstar striker for Brazil, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Struck down by illness on the day of the 1998 World Cup final, he showed world-class skill and determination to come back four years later and single-handedly destroy Germany in the 2002 final to prove, once and for all, that he was one of the greatest strikers ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaradona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiego 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's 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuís Figo is one of the greatest players of his generation, after a glittering career in which he captained his national team, Portugal, and became Barcelona's hero captain. But when he transferred to fierce rivals Real Madrid, he had to face the anger of Barca fans all over the world. Yet Figo showed true courage, forging an unstoppable partnership with fellow midfield maestro Zinedine Zidane to win the 2002 Champions League. This is the thrilling story of one of the best midfielders ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeckham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2002, during the final moments of injury time, David Beckham scored an incredible free-kick, securing England a place in the World Cup. It was this moment that ensured that Beckham would become one of the most loved English footballers, as well as a Manchester United and Real Madrid hero. During a career which spanned twenty years, Beckham won an impressive nineteen major trophies. This is the story of a true sportsman, who earned respect and loyalty from his fans around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlinsmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJurgen Klinsmann: deadly goal-poacher, Tottenham Hotspur hero, world champion. After helping to beat England in the 1990 World Cup, the German striker came to play for Tottenham Hotspur - but it took a long time for Spurs fans to grow to love him. Yet with his competitive spirit, humour and his amazing talent for conjuring a goal from thin air, he quickly became a North London legend. This is his exciting story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZidane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZidane is the fantastic story of the boy who started off on the streets of Marseille and went on to win a World Cup with France, score a legendary volley to win the 2002 Champions League Final and return to Real Madrid as manager. This is how the poor boy with the incredible talent went on to become the greatest player of his generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooney tells the action-packed story of one boy's journey from the streets of Croxteth to one of the biggest stages in world football. This heartwarming book tracks Wayne Rooney's fairytale rise from child superstar to Everton hero to Manchester United legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiggs is the classic story of one of Manchester United's all-time heroes. As a teenager, he was so brilliant that Sir Alex Ferguson turned up at his front door to sign him - and the rest is history. A dazzlingly skilful winger, and one of the most decorated players ever, Ryan Giggs is a true Premier League legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerrard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerrard tells of how a young boy from Merseyside would go on to captain his club for over a decade, inspiring their legendary Champions League and FA Cup wins along the way. This is the story of Steven Gerrard, Liverpool’s greatest ever player.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarragher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarragher tells the story of the Liverpool hero who stood firm to make Liverpool's breath-taking victory at the UEFA Champions League Final in 2005 possible, coming back against AC Milan, despite the Italian team's enormous lead. This is a story about true loyalty and dedication to one of the world's greatest teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead all about the legends of the game in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/football-heroes\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic Football Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e 10 book collection \u003c\/em\u003efrom Matt and Tom Oldfield. This collection contains the stories of some of the world's greatest-ever footballers, including Ronaldo, Maradona, Beckham and Zidane, from the playground to the pitch. This collection is perfect for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/football-books\"\u003efootball fanatics\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/9-14\"\u003eaged 9+\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnier Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31935135023203,"sku":"B2D2054","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/B2D2054ClassicFootballHeroesLegendSeries10Books-Thumbnail.jpg?v=1645537051"},{"product_id":"9781786064059","title":"Ronaldo (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) by Matt Oldfield","description":"The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Now includes the incredible return to Manchester United as an Old Trafford legend! 'As he walked up to take his spot-kick, Cristiano knew that Real would win the trophy if he scored. He had the chance to be the hero yet again.'Cristiano Ronaldo overcame poverty and childhood illness to become one of the best football players ever. Escaping the hot streets of Madeira, Ronaldo first proved himself as a wonder-kid at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, before becoming a legend for Real Madrid and Portugal. This is the story of how the gifted boy became a man, a team-player and a legend. Have you read them all?; 192 pages; Published: 10\/08\/2017\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786064059\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33166294777955,"sku":"9781786064059","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786064059_5ec2b566-082e-415f-b8f7-4230caa25999.jpg?v=1652563386"},{"product_id":"9781789462340","title":"Rashford (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No.1 football series) by Matt Oldfield","description":"The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the Manchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From tough beginnings in Manchester, Rashford has proven to be one of the Premier League's shining stars, scoring twice on his senior debut, scoring in his first Premier League match and scoring on his England debut in 2016. The future can only get better!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; Published: 06\/08\/2020\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789462340\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33166307917923,"sku":"9781789462340","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789462340.jpg?v=1652552783"},{"product_id":"9781789462388","title":"Alisson (Ultimate Football Heroes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Alisson Becker - Ultimate Football HeroAlisson Becker is the amazing Brazilian goalkeeper who earned his dream move to Liverpool FC in the summer of 2018. His record fee of GBP66.8 million made him the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. Known for his stunning saves and composure in possession, Alisson really is a force to be reckoned with both in the Premier League and on the world stage. This is the story of the little boy from Novo Hamburgo with a big dream that took him all the way to the bright lights of Anfield.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-isbn=\"9781789462388\" class=\"goodreadr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33166307983459,"sku":"9781789462388","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/popular-titles-alisson-1.jpg?v=1633722273"},{"product_id":"9781789462425","title":"Dele Alli (Ultimate Football Heroes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Dele Alli - Ultimate Football HeroDele Alli is one of England's best young midfielders, known for his skill, scoring prowess and passion on the pitch. During his teens, Dele Alli managed to progress through the ranks at MK Dons and eventually signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. Since then he's been working hard at getting glorious goals for his club and country and being an all-round footballing superhero.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-isbn=\"9781789462425\" class=\"goodreadr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33166308016227,"sku":"9781789462425","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/popular-titles-dele-alli-1.jpg?v=1633736083"},{"product_id":"9781406386417","title":"Football School Star Players : 50 Inspiring Stories of True Football Heroes","description":"Get young fans dreaming big with this incredible collection of inspirational lives from the world of football.   What made Pele the greatest player of all time? How did Harry Kane overcome the odds to win the Golden Boot? What is the secret behind Lionel Messi's outstanding success? And why is Megan Rapinoe so fearless in her beliefs? This collection of fifty biographies brings together the incredible true stories of the game's greatest legends who changed the world of football. Empowering and inspirational, this is the perfect book to get young fans dreaming big both on and off the pitch.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781406386417\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37523758710963,"sku":"9781406386417","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781406386417.jpg?v=1633956026"},{"product_id":"9781786064615","title":"Zidane (Classic Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"Meet Zindedine Zidane, Classic Football Hero.   'In the first minute, Zidane used his strength to hold off two Brazilian midfielders and then backheeled the ball cleverly between them. The France fans loved his tricks.'   Zidane is the fantastic story of the boy who started off on the streets of Marseille and went on to win a World Cup with France, score a legendary volley to win the 2002 Champions League Final, and return to Real Madrid as manager. This is how the poor boy with the incredible talent went on to become the greatest player of his generation.      Classic 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.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786064615\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37536425640115,"sku":"9781786064615","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786064615.jpg?v=1633993376"},{"product_id":"9781786064622","title":"Coutinho (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"Meet Philippe Coutinho, Ultimate Football Hero.      'Philippe took a deep breath, shut his eyes and listened to the Anfield roar. The Liverpool stadium had the best atmosphere in the whole world.'  Coutinho follows the Brazilian football wonder on his stunning path from the backyards of Rio de Janeiro to the bright lights of Milan and the historic city of Liverpool. This is a truly inspiring story of a playmaker that constantly pushes his team towards success, with his fast pace, silky skills and incredible agility as Liverpool's Number 10.   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.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786064622\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37536427671731,"sku":"9781786064622","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786064622.jpg?v=1633951140"},{"product_id":"9781786069245","title":"Maradona (Classic Football Heroes - Limited International Edition)","description":"Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!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!\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786069245\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37536427802803,"sku":"9781786069245","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786069245.jpg?v=1633966044"},{"product_id":"9781786068019","title":"Bale (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"Meet bale - Ultimate Football Hero. . .     'And then came the moment Gareth had been waiting for. He'd imagined it so many times. The President of Real Madrid held up the famous white shirt with his name on the back.'  Gareth Bale: The Boy Who Became a Galactico tracks the Welsh wizard's impressive rise from talented schoolboy to Real Madrid star. This is the inspiring story of how Bale beat the odds and became the most expensive player in football history.     Have you read them all?\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786068019\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37567454838963,"sku":"9781786068019","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786068019.jpg?v=1633946634"},{"product_id":"9781786068033","title":"Pogba (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"Meet Pogba - Ultimate Football Hero. . .     'It's time to shine,' Paul said to himself as he walked out of the tunnel and onto to the Old Trafford pitch.'  Pogba tells the exciting story of how French wonder-kid Paul Pogba became Europe's best young player, and finally fulfilled his dream of returning to his boyhood club Manchester United in a world-record transfer. The sky is the limit for United's new star.     Have you read them all?\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786068033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37567455822003,"sku":"9781786068033","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786068033.jpg?v=1633973101"},{"product_id":"9781786068064","title":"Suarez (Classic Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"'None of the defenders had a chance. Luis was too quick. Before they could move, he had pounced on the ball and fired a shot into the top corner.'Suarez follows the Uruguayan's winding path from love-struck youngster to Liverpool hero to Barcelona star. Grabbing goals and headlines along the way, this is the inspiring story of how the world's deadliest striker made his mark.   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.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786068064\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37567462899891,"sku":"9781786068064","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786068064.jpg?v=1633979515"},{"product_id":"9781786068071","title":"Aguero (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"Meet Sergio Aguero, Ultimate Football Hero. . .     'Balotelli...Aguerooooo! I swear you'll never see anything like this ever again!'  Aguero 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.   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.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786068071\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37567462965427,"sku":"9781786068071","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786068071.jpg?v=1633944376"},{"product_id":"9781786068118","title":"Sterling (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"Meet Raheem Sterling, Ultimate Football Hero.     'It was 14 November 2012. This was the biggest day of Raheem's life so far - after all, you only made your England debut once.'.     Sterling is the exciting tale of a boy who followed his passion and became one of the most dynamic young players in world football, winning the hearts of fans along the way. Relive Raheeem Sterling's whirlwind journey in this uplifting story.   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.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786068118\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37567464079539,"sku":"9781786068118","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786068118.jpg?v=1633979055"},{"product_id":"9781786069719","title":"Smith (Ultimate Football Heroes)","description":"Meet Kelly Smith - Ultimate Football Hero.   By the time Kelly Smith was nine years old, she was already so good she was running rings around the boys at her local club and scoring goals for fun. But angry parents complained she was making their sons look silly, and Kelly had to move to a girls' team. From that day, she knew she had to be twice as skillful and brave as any boy to succeed in the game she loved. Smith is the story of how the girl from Watford refused to be held back, and became an Arsenal superstar and the England women's national team's top scorer.   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.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786069719\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37567464243379,"sku":"9781786069719","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786069719.jpg?v=1633978004"},{"product_id":"9781786064035","title":"Messi (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Now with an updated cover and new chapter that includes Messi's mega move to Paris Saint-Germain. The only player in history to win SEVEN Ballon d'Or trophies. Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth. 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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 192 pages; Published: 10\/08\/2017\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786064035\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513148874931,"sku":"9781786064035","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786064035.jpg?v=1652561346"},{"product_id":"9781786064042","title":"Neymar (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'As Neymar Jr made the long walk to the penalty spot, he knew this was his chance, the one that he had dreamed of since the age of three. If he scored, Brazil would be Olympic Champions for the first time ever.'Neymar da Silva Santos Junior is the boy who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. Although he now faces a new challenge at Paris Saint-Germain, it was his years playing for Barcelona, in a fearsome attacking trident alongside Messi and Suarez, that made him a legend across the world. This is the heart-warming true story of Neymar's road to glory. 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.; 176 pages; Published: 19\/10\/2017\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781786064042\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513150021811,"sku":"9781786064042","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781786064042.jpg?v=1652551553"},{"product_id":"9781789460063","title":"Salah (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) by Matt Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's superstar forward, and he is on a mission to become the best player in the world. This exciting book follows his adventures across the world - from the heat of Egypt to the magic of Rome, the roar of Anfield stadium and - finally - his big chance in a Champions League Final. 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.; 176 pages; Published: 01\/11\/2018\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789460063\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513582526643,"sku":"9781789460063","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789460063.jpg?v=1652561126"},{"product_id":"9781789464764","title":"Grealish (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No.1 football series) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!'Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super Jacky Grealish!'Born and bred Brummie, Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. In this gripping story, discover how Jack battled through many ups and downs, like suffering relegation, and overcame these obstacles at each turn. Through his dribbling prowess and ability to get back up when knocked down, Jack became not only the most expensive English player ever when he signed for Man City, but England's poster boy at Euro 2020. 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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; Published: 30\/12\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464764\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513594388659,"sku":"9781789464764","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464764.jpg?v=1652551296"},{"product_id":"9781789464788","title":"Sancho (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Wonder-kid Jadon Sancho's journey towards stardom has only just begun! Despite being born in 2000, and having to move abroad away from family and friends to play football, the young man didn't let that get in the way of his dreams. Discover how he grew from shy Manchester City youth player to a dazzling winger for Dortmund - full of technique, creativity, pace and trickery. And now with his big money move to Manchester United complete and a spirited Euro 2020 campaign behind him, the sky is his only limit!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; Published: 10\/02\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464788\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513596092595,"sku":"9781789464788","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464788.jpg?v=1652556919"},{"product_id":"9781789465242","title":"Henderson (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Jordan Henderson, captain of Liverpool Football Club and midfield powerhouse for the England national team. Follow his exciting journey from kicking a football on the Sunderland streets to hearing his name boom on a Champions League winning night under the bright Anfield lights. Discover how his energy, long-passing range and inspiring leadership skills proved to be the key piece in Klopp's Liverpool successes, as Henderson became the first Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League and Champions League trophies. 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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; Published: 31\/03\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789465242\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513597960371,"sku":"9781789465242","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789465242.jpg?v=1652559982"},{"product_id":"9781789465693","title":"Kane (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) Collect them all!: Includes Exciting Euro 2020 Journey! by Matt Oldfield","description":"The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Follow the journey of the world's most lethal striker and England captain Harry Kane. Also includes the exciting Euro 2020 journey. 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.; 192 pages; Published: 19\/08\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789465693\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513603662003,"sku":"9781789465693","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789465693.jpg?v=1652561901"},{"product_id":"9781789465716","title":"England's Heroes: (Ultimate Football Heroes) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The definitive look at England's epic Euro 2020 journey! Centred around England's phenomenal Euro 2020 journey, England's Heroes takes a deeper look at how the national side's elite spine (Pickford, Maguire, Sterling and Kane) took their country all the way to the final at Wembley. Discover how the boys who grew up in different parts of the country and were always playing against each other at club level, all came together as one fantastic team under the guidance of Gareth Southgate, and became the pride of the whole nation!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; Published: 14\/10\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789465716\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513606021299,"sku":"9781789465716","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789465716.jpg?v=1652559356"},{"product_id":"9781529500295","title":"Play Like Your Football Heroes by Matt Oldfield","description":"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 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.;  256 pages; Published: 02\/09\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781529500295\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216484733107,"sku":"9781529500295","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781529500295.jpg?v=1669909912"},{"product_id":"9781789460674","title":"Mbappe (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)  by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Kylian Mbappe has the world at his feet. The young French striker's goals, skills and fearless attacking spirit earned him a GBP166 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.;  176 pages; Published: 27\/12\/2018\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789460674\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216638447795,"sku":"9781789460674","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789460674.jpg?v=1669911711"},{"product_id":"9781789462326","title":"Firmino (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)  by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Roberto Firmino, star of both Liverpool F.C and the Brazilian national team. Follow his exciting journey from his early days at Figueirense and Hoffenheim all the way to the bright lights of Anfield, where he has become a key part of Liverpool's Premier League success. Known for his energy, control and speed, Firmino has proven himself to be a real team player, always there to use his skills to help his team on the road to glory.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.;  176 pages; Published: 31\/12\/2020\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789462326\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216638644403,"sku":"9781789462326","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789462326.jpg?v=1669911356"},{"product_id":"9781789462401","title":"Alexander-Arnold (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)  by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Born and bred on Merseyside, Alexander-Arnold is Livepool FC's wonder kid, already promising big things despite the fact he was only born in 1998. He got his big break in an unusual way when his name was drawn from a hat to attend a camp with Liverpool FC and he's been there ever since. He's made an impact at moments that matter such a during Liverpool's successful 2019 Champions League campaign. It seems like there's nothing he can't do!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.;  176 pages; Published: 26\/11\/2020\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789462401\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216638709939,"sku":"9781789462401","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789462401.jpg?v=1669908863"},{"product_id":"9781789464504","title":"Vardy (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)  by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Born and raised in Sheffield, Vardy brightens football matches with his versatility, precision and energy. His 2012 move to Leicester City allowed the striker to prove his thrilling goalscoring and hard-working personality, where he helped the team to win the Championship. Follow the exciting journey of this award-winning striker from Stocksbridge Park Steels to winning the Premier League in 2016 and shining on the international stage. 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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced,  action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to  collect and share.;  176 pages; Published: 11\/02\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464504\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216638808243,"sku":"9781789464504","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464504.jpg?v=1669906574"},{"product_id":"9781789464535","title":"Lewandowski (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)  by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world. Loved for his smart gameplay and relentless goalscoring, Lewandowski gathered a great following at Lech Poznan and Borussia Dortmund. Then, his career reached new heights when he moved to Bayern Munich in 2014, leading to the team winning the Bundesliga six years in a row and becoming Champions League winners in 2020. Follow his incredible journey from a young boy aspiring to emulate his sporting parents, to the man who conquered the pitches of Munich and Europe!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.;  176 pages; Published: 27\/05\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464535\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216639627443,"sku":"9781789464535","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464535.jpg?v=1669909548"},{"product_id":"9781789464719","title":"Son Heung-min (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)  by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Son Heung-min, the South Korean superstar, is now one of the best attacking talents in the world. The Ballon d'Or nominee can do it all - whether it's scoring sensational solo goals by zipping across the field, or telepathically assisting his teammate Harry Kane with another goal. Discover how Son, a young boy from Chuncheon who always dreamed of playing for his country, became a global icon and rose to stardom not just in Asia, but across the globe!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced,  action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.;  176 pages; Published: 01\/04\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464719\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216639692979,"sku":"9781789464719","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464719.jpg?v=1669906604"},{"product_id":"9781789465723","title":"Foden (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series)  by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Foden is one of the hottest talents in the world and his rise through the Manchester City first team has been remarkable. He has matured from Man City youth prospect, to the first footballer ever to be named Premier League Young Player of the Season in consecutive years, despite competing for a position in a team of world class players. And this is testament to his silky style of play and natural flair for football. Discover how Foden grew as a product of Manchester City's dynamic youth system, nurtured under the guidance of Guardiola and finally evolved into an English generational talent!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced,  action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.;  176 pages; Published: 12\/05\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789465723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216639725747,"sku":"9781789465723","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789465723.jpg?v=1669909572"},{"product_id":"giggs-classic-football-heroes-by-tom-oldfield-matt-oldfield-ages-9-14-paperback","title":"Giggs (Classic Football Heroes) by Tom Oldfield \u0026 Matt Oldfield - Ages 9-14 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'United would never have another wing wizard like Ryan he was unique.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiggs is the classic story of one of Manchester United's all-time heroes. As a teenager, he was so brilliant that Sir Alex Ferguson turned up at his front door to sign him - and the rest is history. A dazzlingly skilful winger, and one of the most decorated players ever, Ryan Giggs is a true Premier League legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eMatt and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eDino Books (Bonnier Books UK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e9781786068057\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003e176 Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eAges 9 to 14 Years (Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eChildren's Sports Non-Fiction \/ Biography \/ Literacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Motifs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003eBlistering Pace, Left-Wing Wizards, Old Trafford Heritage, Career Longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,1,0\"\u003eExceptional retrospective reading selection ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 next month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt and Tom Oldfield are highly distinguished children's sports historians whose foundational biography books have collectively sold over three million copies across the United Kingdom. Celebrated for their exceptional capability to translate complex tactical careers into clear, highly motivational narratives, their titles are structured explicitly to support Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 literacy progression parameters. \u003cspan class=\"citation-250 citation-end-250\"\u003ePublished by Dino Books, an elite children's imprint of Bonnier Books UK renowned for rigorous editorial standards and typographical quality, this official UK edition guarantees absolute text accuracy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In 2026, this volume remains a premier recommendation among primary school practitioners, national literacy trusts and junior training academies to build reading focus via positive athletic role models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Giggs (Classic Football Heroes) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield Paperback\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781786068057.jpg\",\n  \"description\": \"The viral sports biography from bestselling authors Matt and Tom Oldfield. Follows the legendary journey of Ryan Giggs from park pitches to the Theatre of Dreams.\",\n  \"isbn\": \"9781786068057\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"Dino Books\"\n  },\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n    \"price\": \"5.99\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/giggs-classic-football-heroes-by-tom-oldfield-matt-oldfield-ages-9-14-paperback\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"product_title\": \"Giggs (Classic Football Heroes) by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield Paperback\",\n  \"short_intro\": \"From the park pitch to the Theatre of Dreams. Discover the incredible journey of a true Premier League wing wizard with this 2026 biography edition.\",\n  \"full_description\": \"\u003ch4\u003eClassic Football Biography Perfection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom blistering teenage runs to historic trophy collections, our premium edition of Giggs offers the best value on books that bring sporting history to life. Perfect for fans of fast-paced storytelling, match-day tactics, and real athletic dedication as their reading defences crumble in the best possible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatt and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChildren's \/ Teen Sports Biography\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAges 9 to 14 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\"\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42489234063539,"sku":"B2D0038","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/4991-6.jpg?v=1682588557"},{"product_id":"9781789464757","title":"Haaland (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) : Collect them all!","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Norwegian international Erling Haaland is the rising star of Europe. Having already smashed Messi, Ronaldo and Harry Kane's record of quickest player to twenty Champions League goals, 'The Terminator' is proving to be a ruthless, efficient, goalscoring machine. At such a young age, the world is his playground. Discover how he's caught the eye of the footballing world and whether he'll pip Mbappe to a Ballon d'Or!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced,  action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 16\/09\/2021\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464757\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685593616563,"sku":"9781789464757","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464757.jpg?v=1695229192"},{"product_id":"9781789464801","title":"Saka (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) : Collect them all!","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch. Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become the ultimate football hero.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced,  action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 23\/06\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464801\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685593682099,"sku":"9781789464801","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464801.jpg?v=1695227079"},{"product_id":"9781789464887","title":"Declan Rice (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Declan Rice, the young midfield destroyer for West Ham United and the England national team. Discover how the player who was released by Chelsea's youth academy didn't let that get in the way of his dreams; of one day representing his nation. Discover how the two-footed, high energy pressing, combative midfielder, decided to represent England over Republic of Ireland and proved his skill at the highest level, becoming a West Ham hero and a star for his country.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 18\/08\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464887\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685593714867,"sku":"9781789464887","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464887.jpg?v=1695227207"},{"product_id":"9781789465747","title":"Southgate (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) : Manager Special Edition","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Gareth Southgate was once just a boy with a big England dream. But he knew he couldn't get there without hard work. He trained every day, honed his defensive qualities and quickly became a formidable centre-back for club and country. He went on to guide Middlesbrough, as captain, to a first major trophy in 128 years! His leadership qualities as a player would transform him into a manager.   Discover how Southgate put the penalty pain of Euro 96 behind him and inspired the Three Lions through his kindness, tactical rigour and positive mindset, to their first ever the UEFA Euro final.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 21\/07\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789465747\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685593813171,"sku":"9781789465747","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789465747.jpg?v=1695228959"},{"product_id":"9781789466881","title":"Lionesses: European Champions (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) : The Road to Glory","description":"The story of the Lionesses from the No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold.   Celebrating the success of the phenomenal Lionesses, this book follows four key players in their journey from the playground to the pitch, as they prepare for the biggest match of their lives.   Learn how star players Lucy Bronze, Ellen White, Leah Williamson and Beth Mead stepped up to help the Lionesses secure the title of European Champions 2022. 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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 29\/09\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789466881\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685593845939,"sku":"9781789466881","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789466881.jpg?v=1695229082"},{"product_id":"9781789464870","title":"Odegaard (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No.1 football series): Collect them all! by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"As the son of a former footballer, Martin A~degaard spent his early years at local Norwegian sports club Drammen Strong and, at the age of 10, joined the youth division at StrA,msgodset where he trained with older players. By the age of 15, A~degaard was playing in the UEFA Champions League and even represented Norway in a friendly against the UAE, making history as Norway's youngest ever national team player. In 2015, A~degaard caught the eye of Real Madrid where he trained with both the first team and the reserves. In 2021, A~degaard moved to Arsenal where he quickly became an essential part of the team and was named captain ahead of the 2022-23 season.   Discover how this midfielder from Norway balanced full-time education with a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. From training and playing with opponents many years older and representing his country aged just 15, to holding the captaincy for both Norway's national team and Arsenal. 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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 20\/07\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464870\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124892008627,"sku":"9781789464870","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464870.jpg?v=1709758013"},{"product_id":"9781789464900","title":"Casemiro (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All! by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Casemiro enrolled in the youth academy of Sao Paulo, playing for his country in the Under-17s and Under 20s, and making his senior debut in 2011 against Argentina. Proving himself a highly skilled player, it wasn't long before he caught the eye of European scouts during his 2012 Copa Sudamericana performance, and earned a loan to Real Madrid and then to Porto. In 2022, Casemiro transferred to Manchester United.   Discover how this defensive midfielder from Brazil overcame family struggles, balancing his home life with a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. From playing in the Sao Paulo youth academy and representing Brazil in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup to signing for Manchester United and becoming a crucial member of the Brazil National Team.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 14\/09\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464900\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124892074163,"sku":"9781789464900","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464900.jpg?v=1709756054"},{"product_id":"9781789464931","title":"Vinicius Junior (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) : Collect them all! by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Hailing from a poor family, Vini Jr saw football very much as a hobby rather than a career opportunity. But there was no denying that the young boy from SA�o GonAalo had bags of talent. Moving quickly through the ranks at Flamengo, he immediately caught the eye of the most successful European football club ever and soon joined Real Madrid. Discover how this winger honed his superior close control dribbling ability, added trickery, flair and flamboyance to his playing style and scored the winning goal in a UEFA Champions League final at only 21 years of age!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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 30\/03\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464931\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124892238003,"sku":"9781789464931","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464931.jpg?v=1709758664"},{"product_id":"9781789464948","title":"Bellingham (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series) : Collect them all! by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as an under-8 at Birmingham City before going on to make history as the club's youngest ever first-team player when he made his senior debut at the age of 16. His natural talent caught the eye of the scouts at Borussia Dortmund. Joining the German team in 2020, Bellingham became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in his first competitive match.   Discover how this midfielder from the West Midlands balanced school and a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. From training with the seniors as a teenager and undertaking a two-year scholarship at Birmingham City to playing for a European club and representing England in the World Cup 2022, at the age of 19.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 11\/05\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789464948\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124892303539,"sku":"9781789464948","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789464948.jpg?v=1709760164"},{"product_id":"9781789467154","title":"Football's Greatest Moments (Ultimate Football Heroes - The No.1 football series): Collect Them All! by Tom Palmer","description":"Discover the most memorable moments in football history in this fascinating Ultimate Football Heroes collection!From the invention of the modern sport all the way to the present day, bestselling author and football expert Tom Palmer picks ONE HUNDRED of the most thrilling and significant goals, games, and players from more than 150 years of the Beautiful Game.   Featuring Pele's World Cup,  Maradona's Hand of God, John Barnes' Maracana magic, and the Lionesses' European Championship triumph, this is an endlessly fascinating treasury of stories for fans of all ages.; 176 pages; 12\/10\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789467154\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124892532915,"sku":"9781789467154","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789467154.jpg?v=1709756188"},{"product_id":"9781789467567","title":"Pele (Classic Football Heroes - The No.1 football series): Collect them all! by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield","description":"The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. The greatest football player of the 20th century.   Considered as one of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian striker PelAc holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored, with a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches. Raised in poverty in the state of SA�o Paulo, PelAc was taught to play football by his father - as they could not afford a ball they played with a grapefruit or a sock stuffed with newspaper. PelAc tells the incredible story of how Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed PelAc, grew up to become the greatest player of the 20th century.   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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced,  action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.; 176 pages; 18\/01\/2024\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781789467567\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124892598451,"sku":"9781789467567","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781789467567.jpg?v=1709757780"},{"product_id":"9781800784017","title":"Ultimate Football Heroes Colouring Book (The No.1 football series) : Collect them all! by Ultimate Football Heroes","description":"From the No.1 bestselling football series, comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Colouring Book!Get ready to dive into 80 pages of fun-filled illustrations of your favourite superstars in this exciting new colouring book. Featuring your favourite footballing heroes like Ronaldo, Messi, Salah, Mbapp�, Haaland and many more, you won't be able to resist bringing these global footballers to life and in colour. Each illustration will also be accompanied by the hero's stats - so you can know who the best of the best is!Why not also try:-       The Ultimate Football Heroes Joke Book-       The Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book-       The Ultimate Football Heroes Quiz Book; 80 pages; 01\/09\/2022\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781800784017\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bonnier Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124969865395,"sku":"9781800784017","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781800784017.jpg?v=1709761336"},{"product_id":"ultimate-football-heroes-series-1-collection-10-books-set-by-matt-oldfield-tom-oldfield-ages-7-paperback-1","title":"Ultimate Football Heroes Series 1 Collection 10 Books Set By Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield - Ages 7+ - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle In This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Kane\u003cbr\u003e2. Messi\u003cbr\u003e3. Ronaldo\u003cbr\u003e4. Rashford\u003cbr\u003e5. Son Heung-min\u003cbr\u003e6. Saka\u003cbr\u003e7. Bruno Fernandes\u003cbr\u003e8. Haaland\u003cbr\u003e9. Neymar\u003cbr\u003e10. Rice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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 a footballer. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMessi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The Barcelona fans were already standing they had seen the things that Lionel could do with the ball at his feet.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLionel Messi is a legend Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when was young, he was so small that his friends called him Little Leo and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscaping the hot streets of Madeira, Ronaldo first proved himself as a wonder-kid at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, before becoming a legend for Real Madrid and Portugal. This is the story of how the gifted boy became a man, a team-player and a legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRashford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the\u003cbr\u003eManchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From tough beginnings in Manchester, Rashford has proven to be one of the Premier League's shining stars, scoring twice on his senior debut, scoring in his first Premier League match and scoring on his England debut in 2016. The future can only get better!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSon Heung-min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSon Heung-min, the South Korean superstar, is now one of the best attacking talents in the world. The Ballon d'Or nominee can do it all - whether it's scoring sensational solo goals by zipping across the field, or telepathically assisting his teammate Harry Kane with another goal. Discover how Son, a young boy from Chuncheon who always dreamed of playing for his country, became a global icon and rose to stardom not just in Asia, but across the globe!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch. Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become the ultimate football hero.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruno Fernandes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSince joining Manchester United in January 2020, Bruno Fernandes has set the Premier League alight. The versatile attacking midfielder has become a relentless and prolific goal-scorer, catapulting his team towards the top. Follow his brilliant journey from school drop-out to Europe's rising star.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaaland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorwegian international Erling Haaland is the rising star of Europe. Having already smashed Messi, Ronaldo and Harry Kane's record of quickest player to twenty Champions League goals, 'The Terminator' is proving to be a ruthless, efficient, goalscoring machine. At such a young age, the world is his playground. Discover how he's caught the eye of the footballing world and whether he'll pip Mbappe to a Ballon d'Or!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeymar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeymar da Silva Santos Júnior is the boy who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. Although he now faces a new challenge at Paris Saint-Germain, it was his years playing for Barcelona, in a fearsome attacking trident alongside Messi and Suarez, that made him a legend across the world. This is the heart-warming true story of Neymar's road to glory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Declan Rice was released by Chelsea's youth academy at the age of 14, he was devastated. But he wasn't going to let that get in the way of his Premier League dreams. He worked harder than ever, and by the time he was 20, he was the captain and star of top-flight West Ham. Discover how the two-footed, high energy, combative midfielder established himself as an irreplaceable member of the England national team and Arsenal's new record signing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eMatt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eDino Books Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBooks Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eKane, Messi, Ronaldo, Rashford, Son Heung-min, Saka, Bruno Fernandes, Haaland, Neymar, Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e10 Paperbacks (Series 1 Collection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eAges 7 to 12 (Key Stage 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eChildren's Sports Non-Fiction \/ Biographies \/ Literacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Themes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eDetermination, Hard Work, Overcoming Adversity, Teamwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003ePrimary reading incentive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 next month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt and Tom Oldfield are highly regarded sports writers celebrated for making athletic achievements accessible to young minds. The \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eUltimate Football Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e series is a verified cultural phenomenon, having sold over three million copies across the United Kingdom. Published by Dino Books, these official UK editions are structured to support Key Stage 2 learning guidelines. In 2026, this series remains a top recommendation by the National Literacy Trust for its unique capability to engage visual learners, build vocabulary, and bridge the reading gender gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Ultimate Football Heroes Series 1 Collection: 10 Books Box Set by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ultimate-football-heroes-series-1-collection-10-books-set.jpg\",\n  \"description\": \"The complete 10-book children's biography collection from Dino Books. Features inspirational stories of ten football superstars including Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland, and Kane.\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"Dino Books Ltd\"\n  },\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n    \"price\": \"18.99\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/ultimate-football-heroes-series-1-collection-10-books-set-by-matt-oldfield-tom-oldfield-ages-7-paperback-1\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"product_title\": \"Ultimate Football Heroes Series 1 Collection: 10 Book Box Set\",\n  \"short_intro\": \"Meet the legends of the beautiful game. Discover the complete ten-book biography library of modern football icons with our 2026 high-value paperback set.\",\n  \"full_description\": \"\u003ch4\u003eThe Ultimate Football Biography Library\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom playground dreams to world-stage glory, our Ultimate Football Heroes 10-book collection offers the best value on the biographies that turn kids into readers. Perfect for young fans ahead of the summer tournament cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10 Paperbacks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChildren's Sports Biography\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAges 7 and above\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\"\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bonnier Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54905356321155,"sku":"B2D7099","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/818afrQNwLL._SL1500.jpg?v=1734440634"},{"product_id":"ultimate-football-heroes-collection-10-books-set-by-matt-tom-oldfield","title":"Ultimate Football Heroes Series 2 By Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield: 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles In This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Mane\u003cbr\u003e2. Salah\u003cbr\u003e3. Foden\u003cbr\u003e4. Mbappe\u003cbr\u003e5. Vinicius Junior\u003cbr\u003e6. Odegaard\u003cbr\u003e7. De Bruyne\u003cbr\u003e8. Alisson\u003cbr\u003e9. Lewandowski\u003cbr\u003e10. Nunez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMane\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSadio Mané was one of Liverpool FC's 'Fab Four' Along with Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio's goals helped to make Liverpool the deadliest attacking\u003cbr\u003eteam 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 him,\u003cbr\u003eand the sky is the limit for Bayern Munich's Sadio Mané,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalah\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMohamed Salah is Liverpool's superstar forward, and he is on a mission to become the best player in the world. This is his inspiring story as he travels from the heat of Egypt to the magic of Rome and - finally - the incredible roar of Anfield. With his speed, skill and eye for goal, he has quickly become Liverpool's most important player and a legend in his home country.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e'Ronnie Roundhead' as he was known at home, grew up supporting Manchester City. Foden always dreamed of playing for his favourite club but when he signed his youth contract, City had already begun building their title-winning team. Would Foden's ability be eclipsed by the team's megastar talent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of how the boy from Stockport worked tirelessly to improve his midfield intelligence and spatial awareness, soon becoming the perfect 'false nine' and Pep's irreplaceable star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMbappe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKylian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinicius Junior\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYoung Vini loved football and there was no denying that the boy from São Gonçalo had talent. Moving quickly through the ranks at Flamengo, it wasn't long before he caught the eye of the most successful European football club ever, and joined Real Madrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how this talented winger honed his superior close control dribbling ability, added trickery, flair and flamboyance to his playing style and scored the winning goal in a UEFA Champions League final at just 21 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdegaard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStarting his football career at just 15 with Stromsgodset, Ødegaard quickly turned heads with his natural talent, and it wasn't long before he signed with Real Madrid as their youngest ever player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of a Norwegian prodigy who stunned the world with his skills before taking the Premier League by storm as Arsenal's midfield maestro. Follow his journey from the youngest player to represent Norway to captaining club and country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe Bruyne\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKevin de Bruyne is one of Manchester City's brightest stars, This is the true story of how the boy from Belgium rose to become one of the greatest players in the world. Ever since\u003cbr\u003ejoining his hometown club KVV Drongen, De Bruyne has been the key midfielder for every team he has played for his versatility, technique and goal-scoring ability have made him a footballer like no other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlisson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlisson Becker is the amazing Brazilian goalkeeper who earned his dream move to Liverpool FC in the summer of 2018. His record fee of £66.8 million made him the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. Known for his stunning saves and composure in possession, Alisson really is a force to be reckoned with both in the Premier League and on the world stage. This is the story of the little boy from Novo Hamburgo with a big dream that took him all the way to the bright lights of Anfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLewandowski\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen Robert was still choosing between volleyball and football as a boy, he never imagined that he would become a footballing icon. Since then, he has been awarded player of the year and guided Bayern Munich to a European treble. The boy who was once considered 'too skinny' has come a long way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNunez\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDarwin Nunez always had to fight to realise his dreams. He overcame adversity and serious injury to become the Portuguese Primera Liga's top scorer with Benfica before Liverpool made him their record signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful, unpredictable striker, Darwin's goals propelled his team to the top of the league, and made him a fan favourite at Anfield. Follow his story from humble beginnings in Uruguay all the way to starring for title-chasing Premier League side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eMatt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eDino Books Ltd \/ Bonnier Books UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBooks Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eKane, Messi, Ronaldo, Rashford, Son Heung-min, Bruno Fernandes, Haaland, Neymar, Rice, Saka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e10 Paperbacks (Classic Bestselling Collection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eAges 7 to 12 (Key Stage 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eChildren's Sports Non-Fiction \/ Biographies \/ Literacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Themes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eDetermination, Hard Work, Overcoming Adversity, Teamwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003ePrimary reading incentive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 next month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003eMatt and Tom Oldfield are highly regarded sports writers celebrated for making athletic achievements accessible to young minds.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eUltimate Football Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e series is a verified cultural phenomenon, having sold over three million copies across the United Kingdom. Published by Dino Books, these official UK editions are structured to support Key Stage 2 learning guidelines. In 2026, this series remains a top recommendation by the National Literacy Trust for its unique capability to engage visual learners, build vocabulary, and bridge the reading gender gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Ultimate Football Heroes Collection: 10 Books Box Set by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ultimate-football-heroes-collection-10-books-set.jpg\",\n  \"description\": \"The complete 10-book children's biography collection from Dino Books. Features inspirational stories of ten football superstars including Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland, and Kane.\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"Dino Books Ltd\"\n  },\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n    \"price\": \"18.99\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/ultimate-football-heroes-collection-10-books-set-by-matt-tom-oldfield\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"product_title\": \"Ultimate Football Heroes Collection: 10 Book Box Set\",\n  \"short_intro\": \"Meet the legends of the beautiful game. Discover the complete ten-book biography library of modern football icons with our 2026 high-value paperback set.\",\n  \"full_description\": \"\u003ch4\u003eThe Ultimate Football Biography Library\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom playground dreams to world-stage glory, our Ultimate Football Heroes 10-book collection offers the best value on the biographies that turn kids into readers. Perfect for young fans ahead of the summer tournament cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10 Paperbacks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChildren's Sports Biography\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAges 7 and above\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\"\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bonnier Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55224963989891,"sku":"B2D7285","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/Thumbnail_35b7a259-1ee7-4a98-a2e0-5ae4bbdfd172.jpg?v=1744280698"},{"product_id":"damaged-ultimate-football-heroes-series-2-by-matt-tom-oldfield-10-books-collection-set-ages-7-12-paperback-i-18","title":"Damaged - Ultimate Football Heroes Series 2 By Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield: 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-12 - Paperback - I 18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eBrand New Books, Minor Damaged While Processing and Handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles In This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Mane\u003cbr\u003e2. Salah\u003cbr\u003e3. Foden\u003cbr\u003e4. Mbappe\u003cbr\u003e5. Vinicius Junior\u003cbr\u003e6. Odegaard\u003cbr\u003e7. De Bruyne\u003cbr\u003e8. Alisson\u003cbr\u003e9. Lewandowski\u003cbr\u003e10. Nunez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMane\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSadio Mané was one of Liverpool FC's 'Fab Four' Along with Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio's goals helped to make Liverpool the deadliest attacking\u003cbr\u003eteam 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 him,\u003cbr\u003eand the sky is the limit for Bayern Munich's Sadio Mané,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalah\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMohamed Salah is Liverpool's superstar forward, and he is on a mission to become the best player in the world. This is his inspiring story as he travels from the heat of Egypt to the magic of Rome and - finally - the incredible roar of Anfield. With his speed, skill and eye for goal, he has quickly become Liverpool's most important player and a legend in his home country.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e'Ronnie Roundhead' as he was known at home, grew up supporting Manchester City. Foden always dreamed of playing for his favourite club but when he signed his youth contract, City had already begun building their title-winning team. Would Foden's ability be eclipsed by the team's megastar talent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of how the boy from Stockport worked tirelessly to improve his midfield intelligence and spatial awareness, soon becoming the perfect 'false nine' and Pep's irreplaceable star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMbappe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKylian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinicius Junior\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYoung Vini loved football and there was no denying that the boy from São Gonçalo had talent. Moving quickly through the ranks at Flamengo, it wasn't long before he caught the eye of the most successful European football club ever, and joined Real Madrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how this talented winger honed his superior close control dribbling ability, added trickery, flair and flamboyance to his playing style and scored the winning goal in a UEFA Champions League final at just 21 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdegaard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStarting his football career at just 15 with Stromsgodset, Ødegaard quickly turned heads with his natural talent, and it wasn't long before he signed with Real Madrid as their youngest ever player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of a Norwegian prodigy who stunned the world with his skills before taking the Premier League by storm as Arsenal's midfield maestro. Follow his journey from the youngest player to represent Norway to captaining club and country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe Bruyne\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKevin de Bruyne is one of Manchester City's brightest stars, This is the true story of how the boy from Belgium rose to become one of the greatest players in the world. Ever since\u003cbr\u003ejoining his hometown club KVV Drongen, De Bruyne has been the key midfielder for every team he has played for his versatility, technique and goal-scoring ability have made him a footballer like no other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlisson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlisson Becker is the amazing Brazilian goalkeeper who earned his dream move to Liverpool FC in the summer of 2018. His record fee of £66.8 million made him the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. Known for his stunning saves and composure in possession, Alisson really is a force to be reckoned with both in the Premier League and on the world stage. This is the story of the little boy from Novo Hamburgo with a big dream that took him all the way to the bright lights of Anfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLewandowski\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen Robert was still choosing between volleyball and football as a boy, he never imagined that he would become a footballing icon. Since then, he has been awarded player of the year and guided Bayern Munich to a European treble. The boy who was once considered 'too skinny' has come a long way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNunez\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDarwin Nunez always had to fight to realise his dreams. He overcame adversity and serious injury to become the Portuguese Primera Liga's top scorer with Benfica before Liverpool made him their record signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful, unpredictable striker, Darwin's goals propelled his team to the top of the league, and made him a fan favourite at Anfield. Follow his story from humble beginnings in Uruguay all the way to starring for title-chasing Premier League side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eMatt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eDino Books Ltd \/ Bonnier Books UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBooks Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eKane, Messi, Ronaldo, Rashford, Son Heung-min, Bruno Fernandes, Haaland, Neymar, Rice, Saka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e10 Paperbacks (Classic Bestselling Collection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eAges 7 to 12 (Key Stage 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eChildren's Sports Non-Fiction \/ Biographies \/ Literacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Themes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003eDetermination, Hard Work, Overcoming Adversity, Teamwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003ePrimary reading incentive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 next month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003eMatt and Tom Oldfield are highly regarded sports writers celebrated for making athletic achievements accessible to young minds.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eUltimate Football Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e series is a verified cultural phenomenon, having sold over three million copies across the United Kingdom. Published by Dino Books, these official UK editions are structured to support Key Stage 2 learning guidelines. In 2026, this series remains a top recommendation by the National Literacy Trust for its unique capability to engage visual learners, build vocabulary, and bridge the reading gender gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Ultimate Football Heroes Collection: 10 Books Box Set by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ultimate-football-heroes-collection-10-books-set.jpg\",\n  \"description\": \"The complete 10-book children's biography collection from Dino Books. Features inspirational stories of ten football superstars including Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland, and Kane.\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"Dino Books Ltd\"\n  },\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n    \"price\": \"18.99\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/ultimate-football-heroes-collection-10-books-set-by-matt-tom-oldfield\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"product_title\": \"Ultimate Football Heroes Collection: 10 Book Box Set\",\n  \"short_intro\": \"Meet the legends of the beautiful game. Discover the complete ten-book biography library of modern football icons with our 2026 high-value paperback set.\",\n  \"full_description\": \"\u003ch4\u003eThe Ultimate Football Biography Library\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom playground dreams to world-stage glory, our Ultimate Football Heroes 10-book collection offers the best value on the biographies that turn kids into readers. Perfect for young fans ahead of the summer tournament cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10 Paperbacks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChildren's Sports Biography\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAges 7 and above\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\"\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnier Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58165075083651,"sku":"B2D-DMG","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/front_6b3d1690-841f-438f-8a5f-cc03a610908b.jpg?v=1744280999"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/football-heroes\/type_collection.oembed","provider":"Books2Door","version":"1.0","type":"link"}