{"title":"Matt Oldfield Books","description":"Find Matt \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tom Oldfield\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOldfield books here in stock at Books2Door\u003c\/span\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. 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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":"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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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