Classic Football Heroes

FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Paul McGrath Nationality: English / Irish Hero Rating: TBC Growing up in the foster care system, Paul McGrath found an outlet in sports and began his footballing career in his early twenties, playing for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Cup. In 1982, McGrath moved to Manchester United and then Aston Villa, earning himself legendary status. It was on the global stage of the 1990 World Cup, playing for Ireland, that McGrath's masterful defending and skilful performance truly impressed the world, securing him a permanent place in the hearts of Irish football fans. 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. Collect them all! Also available in the SUPER STOPPERS range: Van Dijk, Earps, Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Pickford, Williamson, Ramos, Robertson, Neuer and Maguire. Emily Stead (Author) Emily Stead has loved writing for children ever since she was a child herself! Working as a children's writer and editor, she has created books about some of football's biggest stars, teams and tournaments for many a season. She remains a passionate supporter of women's football and Leeds United. Meet Paul McGrath - ultimate football hero! Ultimate Football Heroes is the biggest football series on the market, with more than 3m copies sold across the range. McGrath is considered to be one of the great defenders of the 1980s and 1990s, playing as centre back and defensive midfielder for Ireland and clubs including Manchester Untied and Aston Villa.

FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! NEW AUDIO EDITION! Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: David Robert Joseph Beckham Nationality: English Hero Rating: 89 In 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. Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter! 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. Collect them all! Also available in audio in the WING WIZARDS range: Ronaldo, Saka, Salah, Grealish, Rashford, Mead. Matt & Tom Oldfield (Author) Matt Oldfield is an accomplished writer and the editor-in-chief of football review site Of Pitch and Page . Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer and the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsène Wenger and Rafael Nadal. Meet David Beckham - ultimate football hero! With the 2018 World Cup looming, sales potential for this highly collectible series is extremely high, and these books will be given special, limited edition branding to tie in with the tournament. Our World Cup Football Heroes books will have two strands - modern heroes and classic heroes from each top national side, to target a 'Lads and Dads' reading strategy and encourage double purchases. Despite retiring in 2013, Beckham is still a hugely recognised figure in British football, frequently appearing to give commentary on the state of the modern game.