Football Superstars Rules 12 Books Collection Set by Simon Mugford & Dan Green - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Ronaldo Rules
Neymar Rules
Messi Rules
Kane Rules
Mbappé Rules
Rashford Rules
Haaland Rules
Salah Rules
De Bruyne Rules
Grealish Rules
Saka Rules
Van Dijk Rules

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Age Range: Ages 5-9 (Grades K-4)

Overview
The Football Superstars Rules 12 Books Collection Set gathers twelve punchy, fact-packed biographies covering today's biggest soccer icons, from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah. Written by Simon Mugford and Dan Green, each compact paperback blends quick chapters, standout stats, and career highlights that keep young readers turning pages. Perfect for reluctant readers and soccer-mad kids who want bite-sized nonfiction rather than dense text, this set makes a brilliant gift for birthdays or holidays and slots neatly into any classroom library or team locker room.

About the Book
Each title in the Rules series follows a consistent, easy-to-navigate format: short chapters, punchy facts, and a timeline of achievements that walks readers through a player's journey from childhood kickabouts to global stardom. The twelve subjects span attacking stars, midfield playmakers, and rock-solid defenders, giving young fans a well-rounded look at the modern game through the people who play it best. Rather than dense biography-style prose, these books lean into quick-hit facts, standout match moments, and career milestones, making them ideal for young readers who want information fast. The collection works equally well read cover-to-cover or dipped into player-by-player, letting kids jump straight to their favorite star. Because every book follows the same trusted format, newly confident readers build momentum quickly, recognizing the layout and pacing from one title to the next. Teachers and parents looking for nonfiction that holds a young reader's attention will find these titles hit a sweet spot: real facts, real achievements, and real role models, delivered in a tone that's exciting rather than textbook-dry. With twelve different personalities and playing styles represented, from clinical finishers to commanding defenders, there's a favorite here for nearly any young football fan, whether they support a Premier League club, follow international soccer, or simply love the drama and skill on display every matchday. The set also works as a natural discussion starter around teamwork, practice, and perseverance, since every player profiled has faced setbacks on the way to success.

Key Benefits

• Twelve individual paperback biographies covering today's most recognizable soccer stars
• Short, punchy chapters designed to engage reluctant and beginning readers
• Packed with real stats, career facts, and milestone achievements
• Consistent format across every title builds reading confidence and momentum
• A ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or end-of-season rewards
• Great fit for classroom libraries, team locker rooms, and home reading shelves

Book-by-Book Guide
Ronaldo Rules — traces Cristiano Ronaldo's relentless training habits and record-breaking goal-scoring career across Portugal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and beyond.
Neymar Rules — follows Neymar's rise from the streets of Brazil to global stardom, spotlighting his flair, skill, and creative style of play.
Messi Rules — covers Lionel Messi's journey from a small-town Argentine talent to one of the most decorated players in football history.
Kane Rules — looks at Harry Kane's development into a prolific goal scorer and England's captain, built on consistency and hard work.
Mbappé Rules — charts Kylian Mbappé's explosive speed and rapid rise to becoming one of the world's most feared attackers.
Rashford Rules — profiles Marcus Rashford's path from Manchester academy prospect to Premier League striker and prominent community campaigner.
Haaland Rules — details Erling Haaland's record-shattering goal tallies and towering physical presence in front of goal.
Salah Rules — follows Mohamed Salah's journey from Egypt to Liverpool, where he became a Premier League Golden Boot winner.
De Bruyne Rules — explores Kevin De Bruyne's vision and passing range, key to Manchester City's midfield dominance.
Grealish Rules — tracks Jack Grealish's technical dribbling ability and rise through Aston Villa to Manchester City and England honors.
Saka Rules — profiles Bukayo Saka's emergence as an Arsenal and England academy graduate turned first-team regular.
Van Dijk Rules — covers Virgil van Dijk's path from the Netherlands to becoming one of the world's most commanding defenders at Liverpool.

About the Authors
Simon Mugford is a UK-based children's nonfiction author known for accessible, fact-driven sports and pop-culture titles for young readers. Dan Green is a children's author and illustrator whose engaging, energetic writing style has featured across multiple nonfiction series for kids. Together, Mugford and Green bring a fast-paced, fact-first approach to the Rules series, distilling each footballer's career into short chapters built for young, enthusiastic readers rather than dense biography-style prose, keeping every title approachable, current, informative, and genuinely fun to read cover to cover.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Twelve favorite players, twelve quick-read biographies, one brilliant gift for the young soccer fan in your life. Whether it's a birthday present, holiday stocking stuffer, or addition to a classroom library, this paperback set turns reluctant readers into eager ones with real stats and the stars they already cheer for.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.