20 Soccer Superstars

Profiles the careers and lives of twenty outstanding soccer players, including David Beckham, Birgit Prinz, Thierry Henry, and Marta.

GOAL! This guide is a winner, guaranteed to give fans the information they want on their soccer heroes. The international array of players ranges from proven stars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo to hopes of the future like 17-year-old Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund, 18-year-old Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City, 19-year-old Theo Hernandez of Real Madrid, and 20-year-old Ousmane Dembl of Barcelona.

Profiles twenty significant players from throughout the history of soccer, including Franz Beckenbauer, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Pelé, and Mia Hamm.

"Introduction to some of today's most famous soccer stars."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Everything the young fan needs to know about Raheem Sterling.

There are multiple reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is hailed as the greatest soccer player in the world. His iconic professional accomplishments include winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or numerous times and scoring more than 500 career goals. The Portuguese powerhouse, who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, has accumulated a treasure trove of championship titles and medals. He even has a museum dedicated to him, and readers will understand why as they travel through Ronaldo's history and witness the growth of what has become an unmatched record.

Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho has had an amazing and colorful career. Playing for FC Barcelona and AC Milan, as well as the Brazilian national team, Ronaldinho has been on some of the greatest teams in soccer history. This biography will show that even as he nears the end of his career, his continued production on the field has led fans to consider Ronaldinho to be one of the all-time greats.

The best-selling guide to today’s most exciting players, completely revised and updated Here are the best of the best: the iconic forwards Ronaldo, Neymar, and Suárez; the legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer; and perhaps the greatest player of our time, Lionel Messi. This lively and accessible book features short biographies of some thirty athletes in all: who they are, where they come from, and what they have accomplished. With the same action-packed photos and colorful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed World Soccer Legends series, Stars of World Soccer shows what it takes to be at the top of the game.