Silva (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)


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The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! David Silva is Manchester City's greatest ever midfielder. As he played his way from the Spanish coast to the top of the Premier League, his silky skills earned him the nickname 'El Mago' - the magician. This is the exciting story of how the boy from Valencia used his midfield magic to launch Manchester City to dominating the Premier League winner, and drove Spain forward to become World and European Champions. 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.




The Ultimate Football Trivia Book


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Become a football trivia expert with these tough questions! The Ultimate Football Trivia Book tests and expands your knowledge on the sport of football—covering players’ careers from Draft Day to the rookie season, the Pro Bowl, and beyond! In this collection of six hundred questions, seasoned football writer Chris Price tests your level of expertise on all things football. Some of the many questions that Price poses include: Who was the last player to collect an MVP and Super Bowl trophy in the same season? (Kurt Warner) Which rookie running back set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season? (Eric Dickerson) Who is the only quarterback in the top 10 in career playoff passing yards NOT to win a Super Bowl? (Dan Marino) What 2010 Pro Bowl quarterback never started a game in college? (Matt Cassel) Football stars and coaches past and present are represented, from Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning, Randy Moss to Tom Brady, Bart Starr to Aaron Rodgers, Bill Parcells to Bill Belichick and everyone in between. The Ultimate Football Trivia Book is the definitive test for knowledgeable football fans!




F2: Ultimate Footballer: BECOME THE PERFECT FOOTBALLER WITH THE F2'S NEW BOOK!


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HOW TO BECOME THE PERFECT FOOTBALLER WITH THE BESTSELLING FOOTBALL INFLUENCERS We are The F2. And this is Ultimate Footballer. We have scoured the planet and analysed what components you need to become the perfect footballer: the speed of Mbappé, the dribbling of Hazard, the tekkers of Neymar and the tackling of Ramos. If you want to add skills like the Özil bounce pass, the Messi soft scoop and the Neymar rainbow, then look no further. And this time we reveal the secret tips told to us by the top Pros behind the scenes. And once you've put your ultimate footballer together, you can compare with ours. Who has the best? You decide. There's a free app to download that will make the pages come to life with exclusive videos, tricks and games. So, what are you waiting for? Open, read, learn, download and get out on the pitch and practise.




Make Me the Best Football Player


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Learn more about football's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.




How to Build the Footballer Body


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Do you want to improve your football game? Do you want to improve your football body?� Fact: Soccer is arguably the most popular sport in the world today!� Fact: Despite this, many football players still follow out-dated athletic conditioning programs� Fact: Natural talent is great but if you want to be the best in your position, to be a professional player you need to properly train for it. Football is a global sport from India to England to Kazakhstan the game is played the world over. There are new powerhouses now emerging such as China who now compete with Europe's elite teams for the best players. Top players command unprecedented wages. But these top players have two qualities that separate them from the rest. 1) The Desire to be the best2) The Desire to train to be the best My book is dedicated to anyone who wants to take their game to the next level. This will include fitness, strength, stamina, flexibility and ball skills. All designed to create the football body. This book includes 10 ultimate Workouts and Pre and Post workout high Protein shakes. I personally really enjoy training for football, and the more knowledge I have gained, the more research I have learnt, combined with my dietary investigation - led me to pairing down exercises I believe cause the most growth and therefore the most improvement. This led me to compiling this go-to guide. I certainly didn't want to write a mammoth 300 book that drones on and on for hours. Who has time to read that? There are enough of those about. I wanted to give you a fast 'go-to' guide to 6 weeks' worth of training - the type of book you can throw in your gym bag or have on your phone. Plus I wanted to include a whole selection of easy-to-make snacks and smoothies - pre and post workout nourishment. The type of food and drink that you can make before you go to the gym and when you get back when you're knackered. Fast and simple with a high protein hit to begin the recovery phase as soon as possible.




Son Heung-min (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)


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The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Son Heung-min, the South Korean superstar, is now one of the best attacking talents in the world. The Ballon d'Or nominee can do it all - whether it's scoring sensational solo goals by zipping across the field, or telepathically assisting his teammate Harry Kane with another goal. Discover how Son, a young boy from Chuncheon who always dreamed of playing for his country, became a global icon and rose to stardom not just in Asia, but across the globe! 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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.




Up Pohnpei


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After one too many late night discussions, football journalist Paul Watson and his mate Matthew Conrad decide to find the world's worst national team, become naturalised citizens of that country and play for them - achieving their joint boyhood dream of playing international football and winning a 'cap'. They are thrilled when Wikipedia leads them to Pohnpei, a tiny, remote island in the Pacific whose long-defunct football team is described as 'the weakest in the world'. They contact Pohnpei's Football Association and discover what it needs most urgently is leadership. So Paul and Matt travel thousands of miles, leaving behind jobs, families and girlfriends to train a rag-tag bunch of novice footballers who barely understand the rules of the game. Up Pohnpei tells the story of their quest to coach the team and eventually, organise an international fixture - Pohnpei's first since a 16-1 defeat many years ago. With no funding, a population whose obesity rate is 90 percent and toad-infested facilities in one of the world's wettest climates, their journey is beset by obstacles from the outset. Part travelogue, part quest, Up Pohnpei shows how the passion and determination of two young men can change the face of football - and the lives of total strangers - on the other side of the world.




The Ultimate Football Fan’s Guide: Mastering the Game’s Secrets & Strategies


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Are you tired of watching from the sidelines, wondering how the Football greats make it look so easy? “The Ultimate Football Fan’s Guide: Mastering the Game’s Secrets & Strategies” is your all-access pass to transforming your love for the game into a deeper understanding and appreciation. Benefits of Reading This Book: Unlock the secrets behind legendary tactics and game-changing strategies. Learn from the best, with in-depth profiles of iconic players and coaches. Train like a pro with practical advice from world-renowned youth academies. Discover the rich history and evolution of the beautiful game. Connect with a global community of fans and embrace the unifying power of Football. Step into the shoes of Football legends with exclusive insights. Elevate your game with professional drills and mental prep tips. Relive the glory of the most thrilling World Cup moments. Boost your Football IQ with tactical breakdowns and expert analysis. Stay ahead of the curve with predictions on the future of Football. Don’t just dream of Football greatness—make it your reality. Grab your copy of “The Ultimate Football Fan’s Guide” today and kickstart your journey to becoming a more knowledgeable, skilled, and passionate fan. It’s time to score big in the game of Football knowledge for higher enjoyment and a richer fan experience! In Summary: Dive into “The Ultimate Football Fan’s Guide” and transform your passion into expertise. With this guide, you’ll explore Football tactics, training, history, and fan culture, all while learning from the legends of the game. Perfect for teens and new fans, this book promises to elevate your understanding and love for Football, ensuring you’re well-equipped for a successful and enjoyable Football journey.




My Greatest Football Team Ever


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The greatest football team ever. Managed by you. Here are the finest players that have ever lived, in every single position, fighting for a place in your squad. No manager has ever had to make these decisions before, but no manager has ever had talent like this at his disposal.




Soccermatics


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'Football looked at in a very different way' Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton star and football media analyst Football – the most mathematical of sports. From shot statistics and league tables to the geometry of passing and managerial strategy, the modern game is filled with numbers, patterns and shapes. How do we make sense of them? The answer lies in the mathematical models applied in biology, physics and economics. Soccermatics brings football and mathematics together in a mind-bending synthesis, using numbers to help reveal the inner workings of the beautiful game. This new and expanded edition analyses the current big-name players and teams using mathematics, and meets the professionals working inside football who use numbers and statistics to boost performance. Welcome to the world of mathematical modelling, expressed brilliantly by David Sumpter through the prism of football. No matter who you follow – from your local non-league side to the big boys of the Premiership, La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A or the MLS – you'll be amazed at what mathematics has to teach us about the world's favourite sport.