{"title":"Ultimate Football Heroes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ultimate-football-heroes-series-1-10-books-collection-matt-tom-oldfield-paperback","title":"Ultimate Football Heroes Series 1 10 Books Collection Set by Matt \u0026 Tom Oldfield - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMessi\u003cbr\u003e\nSon Heung-min\u003cbr\u003e\nNeymar\u003cbr\u003e\nKane\u003cbr\u003e\nRonaldo\u003cbr\u003e\nBruno Fernandes\u003cbr\u003e\nRice\u003cbr\u003e\nRashford\u003cbr\u003e\nSaka\u003cbr\u003e\nHaaland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781835872901\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Dino Books (Bonnier Books UK)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ultimate Football Heroes Series 1 Collection brings together ten paperback biographies from bestselling sports writers Matt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield, celebrating the game's biggest modern stars. From Lionel Messi's rise in Rosario to Erling Haaland's record-breaking debut seasons, each short, accessible chapter book turns real football journeys into gripping, inspiring reading for young fans aged 7-9. A brilliant gift set or classroom addition for anyone who dreams of the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach book follows a single football icon from playground kickabouts to World Cup finals and Premier League glory. Messi traces the story of a boy so small his friends nicknamed him \"Little Leo,\" while Son Heung-min charts the South Korean star's rise to Premier League fame. Neymar explores the pressure of carrying Brazil's hopes, and Kane follows Harry Kane's journey from academy rejection to England captaincy. Ronaldo captures his relentless drive for greatness, while Bruno Fernandes celebrates the Manchester United playmaker's creative spark. Rice tells of Declan Rice's resilience after being released by Chelsea at 14, and Rashford highlights Marcus Rashford's rise alongside his work off the pitch. Saka follows Bukayo Saka's breakthrough at Arsenal, and Haaland charts the Norwegian's record-smashing career. Written in short, punchy chapters packed with real match moments and personal challenges, these books hook reluctant readers and devoted football fans alike, combining biography with sports-story pace for independent reading, bedtime chapters, or classroom sport-themed library shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete football biographies in one paperback collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, fast-paced chapters perfect for readers aged 7-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers today's biggest stars: Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Haaland and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages reading confidence through exciting, real-life sports stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift set for birthdays, Christmas, or budding football fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom bestselling sports writers Matt and Tom Oldfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMatt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield are the bestselling co-authors behind the Ultimate Football Heroes and Classic Football Heroes series, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. Both experienced football writers and lifelong fans of the game, they specialise in turning the real-life stories of top players into fast-paced, inspiring biographies for young readers. Their books are known for combining authentic research with an accessible, energetic writing style that appeals to reluctant readers and devoted football fans in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen inspiring stories, one brilliant boxed set. 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Written by brothers Matt and Tom Oldfield, this paperback collection turns real football journeys into gripping, easy-to-read stories that celebrate talent, resilience and teamwork on the road to the top. Perfect for reluctant readers, football-mad kids and die-hard fans alike, these ten books make brilliant companions for bedtime, classroom reading corners, or any football-mad birthday and Christmas wish list this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach paperback in this ten-book set follows a single superstar from their earliest kickabouts to the biggest stages in world football. Sadio Mané's story traces his path from Senegal to becoming part of Liverpool's fearsome front line, while Mohamed Salah's book charts his relentless rise into one of the Premier League's most feared forwards. Phil Foden's journey through Manchester City's academy shows how homegrown talent can flourish, and Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking transfer and blistering pace capture the excitement of a generational striker. Vinícius Júnior's tale moves from humble beginnings in Brazil to Real Madrid stardom, while Martin Ødegaard's book follows his careful development through Norwegian and European academies. Kevin De Bruyne's story reveals how setbacks in his early career shaped a genuine midfield maestro, and Alisson Becker's biography celebrates the craft and composure of a world-class goalkeeper. Robert Lewandowski's journey from a sport-loving family to becoming one of Europe's most prolific goal-scorers rounds out the senior stars, alongside Darwin Núñez's fast-rising story from Uruguay to Premier League title contention. Written in short, punchy chapters with match action woven throughout, every title is designed to hook young readers from the very first page while quietly building their reading confidence, vocabulary and football knowledge along the way, book after book. 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