Series: Football Superstars

Is Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? Immerse yourself in the exhilarating journey of one of football's biggest legends in Football Superstars: Ronaldo Rules by Simon Mugford. This revised edition brings you fully up-to-date with CR7's latest exploits, including his sensational return to the Premier League in 2021. Delve into Ronaldo's incredible story through meticulously detailed chapters that highlight his...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon tell the story of footballing giants Barcelona, charting the club's amazing history - from its formation by immigrants in 1899 to how it grew into a major European side in the 70s. Then, there was the club's evolution in the 2000s under master coach Pep Guardiola and...

Football Superstars: Mbappé Rules, written by Simon Mugford, invites young readers into the thrilling world of Kylian Mbappé, one of football's most dazzling talents. This engaging book not only delves into his journey from a football-loving child to becoming a global superstar, but it also brims with fun facts, captivating illustrations, and heaps of football trivia. Perfect for readers aged...

Are you a fan of Neymar, the dazzling football superstar known for his skill, flair, and charisma? Then Football Superstars: Neymar Rules by Simon Mugford is the perfect book for you! Dive into the incredible journey of Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, from his humble beginnings playing street football and futsal in the bustling streets of São Paulo, Brazil, to...

Is Martin Ødegaard your ultimate footballing hero? The magician in midfield has become Arsenal's talisman since being handed the captain's armband in 2023. The son of a former footballer, discover how by the age of 15, Ødegaard was playing in the UEFA Champions League and even represented Norway in a friendly against the UAE, making history as Norway's youngest ever...

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic your ultimate football hero? Known as one of the most prolific strikers, Zlatan is famed for his strength, precision, and stamina. Having won over 30 trophies in his football career, he has become the second most decorated active footballer in modern times. Discover how Zlatan overcame his difficult childhood in the immigrant-populated district of Rosengard and developed...

Is Vinicius Jr your ultimate football hero? The Brazil winger and Real Madrid star has become a household name since scoring the winning goal in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final and partnering up with Jude Bellingham in 2023 to create the ultimate strike force. Read the amazing story of how Vini Jr honed his skills as a boy, caught...

If Van Dijk is your favourite football superstar, then this is the book for you! Discover how he went from playing football in cages and in the streets in the Netherlands to being named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2019. Learn how Van Dijk came to captain the Netherlands national team and become one of the strongest...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Raheem Sterling your ultimate football hero? He played his first Premier League match in 2015 and in just four years, has scored 116 goals and made 114...

Is Gareth Southgate your ultimate hero in football? Discover how this 'posh' boy survived the mean jokes about his nose to become a dependable defender for club and country, and then, after retiring as a player, make it all the way to manage his country. Despite the mean footballing environment, find out how the polite though steely Southgate stuck it...

If Salah is your favourite football player, then this is the book for you! Discover how he grew up in Gharbia, Egypt, playing football for the youth team El Mokawloons to being named the African Footballer of the Year in 2019 by the BBC and CAF. Learn how he spearheaded Liverpool FC to the Champions League title in 2019. Football...

Is Bukayo Saka your ultimate football hero? The young winger is known for his pace on the flanks, his tekkers and goals! He is a regular starter for club side Arsenal and a full England international. He was named England's Player of the Year in 2021-22. Discover how Bukayo - whose Nigerian name means 'adds to happiness' - developed his...

Filled with quizzes, stats, and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Marcus Rashford your ultimate football hero? His rise to the top has already seen him win The FA Cup, EFL Cup, and UEFA Europa League for Manchester...

Filled with quizzes, stats, and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Paul Pogba your ultimate football hero? He was a key player in Juventus securing the Italian league title in 2015, a World Cup winner in 2018, and...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Lieke Martens your ultimate football heroine? She is a winner of multiple trophies at club level with Barcelona, including the Primera Division (2019-20) and the Supercopa Femenina...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Sadio Mané your ultimate football hero? He was part of the Liverpool side that won the Champions League in 2019 and then the EPL in 2020. Mané...

If you're a true fan of The Reds, then this is the book for you! Currently regarded as one of the best club sides in the world, besides the domestic titles, Liverpool FC have won a raft of international competitions, including FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Cups, UEFA Super Cups, and European Cups. In this fun and fact-filled book about...

Who isn't a fan of the Lionesses?! Currently ranked among the world's top five, the current team have grown into a powerhouse and claimed their place as the best in Europe on home soil in that thrilling final at Wembley in the summer of 2022! Football Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, were glued to their screens too, and are...

Is Sam Kerr your ultimate soccer hero? The Australian forward is one of the all-time legends in the history of the sport. She holds the distinction of being the only female football player to win the Golden Boot in three different leagues across three different continents, having played in Australia, the USA, and England. Read the amazing story of how...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Harry Kane your ultimate football hero? He was the first player to score 100 goals for Spurs in the Premier League and is an awesome striker for...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Eden Hazard your ultimate football hero? He was one of the best footballers in the Premier League as a Chelsea player, scoring 110 goals in all competitions,...

Is Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years, Haaland's meteoric rise has seen him become a goal machine for both Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and for the Norway national side. Discover how this brilliant footballer followed in his father's footsteps and has since become...

Is Jack Grealish your ultimate football hero? A creative and energetic presence in midfield, Grealish made his name at Aston Villa before making the move to Manchester City for a reported £100 million, a British transfer fee record. By that point, Grealish had proved he could deliver on the international stage as well as at club level, and he featured...

In Football Rules the World, discover how football became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide! The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of football—the highlights, of course! You'll meet the legendary players and inspirational managers of the beautiful game, relive the magic moments, and read stories...

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate quiz book, packed with football trivia focusing on today's major soccer stars and greatest football tournaments of all time. Test your football knowledge with hundreds of funny and fascinating questions about your favourite players and competitions, plus enjoy a variety of other on-the-page activities. What's more, Football Superstars: Football Quizzes Rule...

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate joke book, filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football gags around! What's more, Football Superstars: Football Jokes Rule features page after page of hilarious pictures, with loads of anecdotes and fun throughout. Get ready to titter and roar with laughter with this sidesplitting joke book, perfect for encouraging young football...

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate activity book, packed with tons of on-the-page quizzes, puzzles, and drawing tasks relating to today's major football stars and greatest football tournaments, as well as legends of the game. Test your brainpower, wit, and creative skills with original activities designed and illustrated by series creators Dan Green and Simon Mugford. What's...

Is England the team you cheer for at every EUROs or World Cup? Currently ranked among the top ten, the team has featured in no less than 16 World Cup finals, winning it in 1966, and then came so close to lifting the European trophy in 2020! In this fun and fact-filled book about England's men's team, Football Superstars' dynamic...

Is Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? One of the best advanced playmakers in world football today, De Bruyne is part of the star-studded Manchester City team which has won both the EFL Cup and Premier League title. With Belgium, De Bruyne was also a third-place winner at the FIFA 2018 World Cup. Discover how De Bruyne's dedication to...

Filled with quizzes, stats, and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Lucy Bronze your ultimate football heroine? The current England Lionesses vice-captain is a three-time Women's Champions League champion with superclub Lyon. She is a two-time French League...

Is Jude Bellingham your ultimate football hero? The 20-year-old midfielder has been taking the soccer world by storm, building a reputation in the German Bundesliga and making his England debut at just 17. He is now playing his club football at Real Madrid, the most prestigious club in world football, where he has quickly become a fan-favourite. Football Superstars: Bellingham...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Sergio Agüero your ultimate football hero? He is the highest South American scorer in the history of the Premier League with more than 180 goals, has won...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstars: Palmer Rules' dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, tell the story of the rise of Cole Palmer, England's attacking midfielder who has lit up the Premier League with Chelsea. They chart the Englishman's rise to superstardom, from his early days coming up through the Manchester City youth academy to his debut for City...

Is Lionel Messi your number one footballer? In this newly revised edition of Football Superstars: Messi Rules, we bring you fully up-to-date with Messi's story so far and feature his stats and achievements since he left Barcelona for PSG after 18 glorious seasons, including his epic Copa America win with Argentina in 2021. Did you know that the living legend...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstars: Son Rules, the dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, shine their spotlight on Asia's biggest soccer star of the 21st century, Son Heung-min. They chart the South Korean's rise to superstardom, from his early days when he was trained by his father to his move to the Bundesliga, which paved the way for...

Is Poland's premier striker Robert Lewandowski your ultimate football hero? One of the best strikers of all time, he has netted more than 500 senior career goals for club and country in his career. He has been named to the UEFA Team of the Year twice and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season four times and is the...

If you're a true fan of Los Blancos, then you need this book! One of the greatest football clubs in history, Real Madrid CF have not only dominated Spanish football but have also achieved massive international success—winning a record number of European Cups, as well as FIFA Club World Cups, UEFA Super Cups, and La Liga titles. In this fun...

Get ready to meet the mighty Manchester United in this action-packed, fun-filled guide for young fans! Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated with Dan Green's hilarious cartoon-style artwork, this book takes readers on a journey through the club's incredible history: from legendary players like George Best and Eric Cantona to modern-day heroes like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes. Packed with...

Football Superstars: Rice Rules is packed with awesome cartoons, fun facts, and action-filled stories about one of football's most hard-working heroes. Discover how Declan rose from academy hopeful to Premier League champion and England star, learn the secrets of his ball-winning superpowers, and follow his biggest goals, greatest tackles, and standout stats. With laugh-out-loud quips, brilliant illustrations, and loads of...

Meet Alexander Isak - the Swedish star striker taking the football world by storm! In Football Superstars: Isak Rules, young readers will dive into his journey from underdog teenager to Premier League goal machine and international hero. Packed with action-packed match stories, jaw-dropping stats, inspiring quotes, and fun quizzes, it's a perfect blend of biography and excitement. Learn how Isak's...

Join Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, and more for the ultimate Football Superstars: Activity Book adventure. Packed with quizzes, puzzles, mazes, and drawing challenges, this fun-filled book is bursting with football action, hilarious cartoons, and creative games. Whether you love scoring screamers, making huge saves, or building your dream team, this is the perfect book for every...