Ultimate Football Heroes 20 Books Collection Set by Matt and Tom Oldfield - Ages 7-11 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Kane
Neymar
Messi
Ronaldo
Haaland
Saka
Rashford
Rice
Fernandes
Son Heung-min
Salah
Mbappé
Mane
De Bruyne
Vinícius Júnior
Ødegaard
Alisson
Lewandowski
Núñez
Foden

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Dino Books (John Blake Publishing)
Age Range: Ages 7-11 (Grades 2-6)

Overview
The Ultimate Football Heroes 20-Book Collection brings together twenty energetic biographies following today's biggest football stars, from academy hopefuls to World Cup winners and Ballon d'Or contenders. Written in an accessible, fast-paced style by Matt and Tom Oldfield, each title traces a player's early struggles, breakthrough moments, and rise to the top level of the game. Kids meet heroes like Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland, and Saka through relatable stories of hard work and perseverance. Ideal for independent readers, classroom libraries, or bedtime chapters, this paperback set turns a love of football into a love of reading, one hero at a time.

About the Books
This collection gathers twenty Ultimate Football Heroes biographies into one bumper paperback set, giving young football fans a complete library of the sport's biggest names in a single purchase. Matt and Tom Oldfield, established sports writers, distill complex careers into short, punchy chapters that keep the pace moving from first page to last. Every biography follows a similar arc: a young talent facing setbacks, a breakthrough at a club academy or on the international stage, and the discipline required to stay at the top once fame arrives. Along the way, readers pick up real facts about clubs, competitions, and career milestones, folded naturally into the narrative rather than presented as dry statistics. Because every book follows the same trusted format, kids who enjoy one title are almost guaranteed to enjoy the rest, making this an easy way to build reading confidence across twenty separate stories. The set spans strikers, midfielders, defenders, and a goalkeeper, giving readers a rounded picture of what it takes to succeed in every position on the pitch. Parents and teachers often find these books a useful bridge for reluctant readers who are more motivated by football than fiction, since the subject matter holds attention while short chapters build genuine reading stamina. Whether read cover to cover or dipped into hero by hero, the collection rewards dedicated fans wanting every title and newcomers looking for an entry point into football biography.

Key Benefits

• Twenty complete football biographies in one convenient paperback set
• Covers today's biggest stars, from Messi and Ronaldo to Haaland and Saka
• Fast-paced, age-appropriate storytelling that builds reading confidence
• Great for independent reading, classroom libraries, or bedtime chapters
• Consistent format across all twenty titles makes binge-reading easy
• A ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, or any young football fan

Book-by-Book Guide
Kane — This book traces Harry Kane's path from Tottenham's academy to captaining England, spotlighting his relentless practice and clinical finishing.
Neymar — This book follows Neymar's rise through Santos and Barcelona to global stardom, celebrating his flair, skill moves, and creative attacking play.
Messi — This book charts Lionel Messi's journey from Rosario and La Masia to becoming a World Cup winner, highlighting his dribbling genius and quiet determination.
Ronaldo — This book follows Cristiano Ronaldo's climb from Madeira through Sporting and Manchester United to global superstardom, driven by discipline and goal-scoring hunger.
Haaland — This book tracks Erling Haaland's meteoric scoring streak from Norway through Salzburg and Dortmund to becoming one of football's most feared strikers.
Saka — This book follows Bukayo Saka's rise through Arsenal's academy to becoming a key England international, known for his pace and composure on the wing.
Rashford — This book traces Marcus Rashford's breakthrough at Manchester United and England, spotlighting his speed, finishing, and off-pitch community impact.
Rice — This book follows Declan Rice's development at West Ham into a commanding England midfielder known for his tackling and leadership.
Fernandes — This book charts Bruno Fernandes's path from Portugal through Sporting CP to Manchester United, celebrating his vision and match-winning passes.
Son Heung-min — This book traces Son Heung-min's journey from South Korea to Tottenham stardom, highlighting his speed, finishing, and two-footed talent.
Salah — This book follows Mohamed Salah's rise from Egypt through Chelsea and Roma to Liverpool, spotlighting his dazzling pace and goal-scoring records.
Mbappé — This book tracks Kylian Mbappé's rapid ascent from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain and World Cup glory, celebrating his explosive speed and finishing.
Mane — This book follows Sadio Mane's journey from Senegal through Southampton to Liverpool, highlighting his work ethic and attacking versatility.
De Bruyne — This book charts Kevin De Bruyne's rise through Belgium and Manchester City, celebrating his vision, passing range, and match-changing creativity.
Vinícius Júnior — This book traces Vinícius Júnior's journey from Brazil to Real Madrid stardom, spotlighting his dribbling speed and attacking confidence.
Ødegaard — This book follows Martin Ødegaard's path from Norway's youth ranks through Real Madrid to captaining Arsenal, highlighting his composure and passing.
Alisson — This book charts Alisson Becker's rise from Brazil through Roma to Liverpool, celebrating his shot-stopping and calm distribution from the back.
Lewandowski — This book traces Robert Lewandowski's journey from Poland through Dortmund and Bayern Munich, spotlighting his clinical finishing and consistency.
Núñez — This book follows Darwin Núñez's rise from Uruguay through Benfica to Liverpool, highlighting his powerful running and eye for goal.
Foden — This book charts Phil Foden's development through Manchester City's academy into an England international, celebrating his close control and versatility.

About the Authors
Matt and Tom Oldfield are brothers and established sports writers known for the Ultimate Football Heroes series, which brings modern football stars to life for young readers. Both have backgrounds in sports journalism and a shared passion for football storytelling, and together they have written dozens of biographies covering players from across the Premier League and beyond. Their writing style favors short chapters, clear language, and an emphasis on perseverance and teamwork, making each book approachable for newly confident readers while still satisfying die-hard football fans who want the details behind their favorite players' rise to the top.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With twenty heroes in one set, this collection is a ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading challenges. Young football fans get a complete library of their favorite stars in a format built for quick, satisfying reads, making it perfect for classroom libraries, reluctant readers, or a stocking stuffer that actually gets picked up and read.

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