The World's Greatest Soccer Players

The World's Greatest Soccer Players
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429639253

Describes the achievements and career statistics of soccer's greatest stars.

Christian Pulisic

Christian Pulisic
Author: Todd Kortemeier
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 153217652X

From his childhood in the United States to his triumphs in Europe and beyond, Christian Pulisic is one of the World's Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Best Soccer Players of All Time

Best Soccer Players of All Time
Author: Chrös McDougall
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629694401

This title will introduce you to Pelé, Mia Hamm, Lionel Messi, and more of the all-time greatest players in soccer. Complete with action-packed stories of their most memorable moments, spotlight stats, information boxes, a glossary, additional resources and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The World's Greatest Soccer Players

The World's Greatest Soccer Players
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429648708

"Describes the achievements and career statistics of soccer's greatest stars"--Provided by publisher.

Maradona

Maradona
Author: Diego Armando Maradona
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2011-02-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1626366543

Argentina history book about the controversial Diego Maradona A soccer biography for kids Follows the author’s journey from childhood to 1994 “Sometimes I think that my whole life is on film, that my whole life is in print. But it’s not like that. There are things which are only in my heart—that no one knows. At last I have decided to tell everything.” —Diego Maradona Diego Maradona went from a poor boy in a Buenos Aires shanty town to a genius with the soccer ball. He kicked his way to the top of South American, European, and world soccer, but his battles with the many pressures of life inside and outside the game consistently threatened to tear his legend and his spirit down. He is one of many famous soccer players, but one of only a few to write their own soccer autobiography. Villain or hero, one thing about Maradona is clear: he was the best soccer player of his generation and possibly of all time. He has never shared his remarkable story in his own words—until this autobiography. From his poverty-stricken origins to his greatest successes on the field, Maradona remembers, with frankness and insight, the most impactful moments of his life. These include the pressures of being a child prodigy, the infamous semi-final game against England in the 1986 World Cup, an amazing turn-around and the dream-turned-sour at Napoli, and the disgrace and shame of his positive drug test at USA 1994. In this brutally honest autobiography, readers glimpse the inner thoughts of one of the most controversial, talented, and complex professional athletes of the times. He was a man divided between the demands of his corporate club bosses, the media, the fans, and his own tempestuous personal life. With a new epilogue that updates Maradona’s amazing story and includes over 80 delightful photographs, Maradona is a confessional, a revelation, an apology, and a celebration.

Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer

Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer
Author: Roger Bennett
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1797208039

From the hosts of the popular podcast and tv show Men in Blazers, comes their completely scientific, 100% definitive, defend-to-the-death list of the greatest soccer players of all time. Every fan has their own list of the 100 soccer players they consider the greatest ever to play the game. A list based on triumphs, sublime moments of skill, superhuman tenacity, and telenovela-esque backstories. To the list-maker, that 100 feels objective. Unequivocal. An absolute truth. This is one such list. Written with the same signature Men in Blazers humor found in their New York Times bestseller Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and accompanied by Nate Kitch's iconic photographic illustrations, Men in Blazers share the stories of household names like David Beckham and Alex Morgan, along with cult icons such as Garrincha, the Brazilian star of the 1960s who was born with one leg six inches shorter than the other, and Briana Scurry, a trailblazer who paved a path for young Black soccer-playing women. Page by page, you will revel in the depictions of players you adore, discover tales you have never heard, and experience vivid stories of dreams, loyalty, perseverance, creativity, and luck. Together, they form an alternative telling of the history of soccer, tracing the evolution of the men's and women's games around the globe, one unlikely, unbelievable, unforgettable career at a time. Thanks to the transcendent career arcs depicted within, Gods of Soccer is rife with tales that will make readers' hearts soar. Encourage them to dream. And then quickly rush off to make their own lists. FOR READERS OF: Complete Book of Soccer, The Baseball 100, Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and Reborn in the USA A COMPANION TO MEN IN BLAZERS PODCAST AND SHOWS: This is the perfect companion for avid fans of the Men in Blazers podcast, one of the largest soccer podcasts in the world, and their weekly NBC show. A GREAT GIFT: Surprise the soccer fans in your life or introduce someone to the sport with God's of Soccer. This will make a fantastic gift for both novice and die-hard players and soccer fans of all ages.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi
Author: Erin Nicks
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1532176481

From his childhood in Argentina to his triumphs in Spain and beyond, Lionel Messi is one of the World's Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

World's Greatest Soccer Players

World's Greatest Soccer Players
Author: Various
Publisher: SportsZone
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN: 9781644943397

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and young readers are hungry to know more about its superstars. World's Greatest Soccer Players tells the stories of some of the iconic stars in men's soccer today, from their childhood all the way to their triumphs on the international stage for their professional clubs and their home countries alike. The exploits of these players come to life through exciting storytelling and action-packed photos, giving soccer fans a fresh look at some of the game's biggest stars.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi
Author: Karen Burshtein
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680481304

Between his time playing for Spain’s FC Barcelona team and his role on the Argentine national team, it’s surprising Lionel Messi has a life off the pitch. Yet, the most popular soccer legend of our time keeps a busy schedule that far exceeds his notable accomplishments on the field. Readers will find all the details of Messi’s life, including his early struggles with a growth hormone deficiency, his intense years of training as a teenager, and his launch into superstardom as a World Cup star. In addition to his career, the text also covers Messi’s family life, multimillion-dollar endorsements, and admirable charity work.