Darwin Núñez has often been called an ‘agent of chaos’. His unpredictable style of play confuses many fans, but it also confuses other teams and is one of many traits that make him a tricky opponent. As one of Uruguay’s best talents, he relentlessly tries to find the back of the net for both club and country. Darwin is truly a rising star playing the game his own way.

ISBN (UK): 9781802634709
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 06/03/2025

From boy wonder on reality TV to a global sensation on the world stage, Lee Kang-in’s journey to stardom is unlike any other. Determined to become the very best, he worked his way up the ranks at Valencia, represented Korea Republic in international tournaments and signed for one of the biggest football teams in the world. Emerging as one of South Korea’s most talented players, his rise to the top has only just begun.

ISBN (UK): 9781802634693
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 06/03/2025

Gianluigi Donnarumma is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Seen by many as a goalkeeping genius, he rose through the ranks at AC Milan before joining a word-class Paris Saint-Germain team that dominated the league. He also played a key role in Italy’s Euro 2020 journey, holding his nerve in a tense penalty shoot-out against England to see his country crowned as the champions of Europe.

ISBN (UK): 9781802635348
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 06/03/2025

From Birmingham City to Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham is a star player wherever he goes. It’s almost impossible to believe that he wasn’t always obsessed with football. By the time he was seventeen years old, he already had a spot in England’s squad – and that’s just the beginning.

ISBN (UK): 9781802635225
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 28/11/2024

Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, better known as Gavi, is a midfield force to be reckoned with. His risky head first sliding tackles and habit of always playing with his laces untied has earned him quite the reputation. Follow his journey as he rises through the footballing ranks.

ISBN (UK): 9781802635232
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 28/11/2024

Meet the superstar player nicknamed the Roadrunner. Alphonso Davies’s inspirational journey has taken him from a refugee camp in Ghana to footballing stardom in Germany with Bayern Munich. His determination, hard work and unmatched ability have made him one of Canada’s very few footballing idols.

ISBN (UK): 9781802635218
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 28/11/2024

Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, France, Spain, Canada and the USA, the series covers their unique rise – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.

This 10 book box set includes Leah Williamson, Mallory Swanson, Chloe Kelly, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Georgia Stanway, Aitana Bonmati, Allessia Russo, Jordyn Huitema, Ella Toone and Sophia Smith.

ISBN (UK): 9781802630909
RRP: £69.90 UK
Age: 7-9 years

Sophia Smith is one of the USA’s top prospects. As the first pick of the 2020 NWSL College Draft, she captivated and inspired some of the best teams in the US, finding her place at Portland Thorns FC. Now a capped international and top goalscorer for her club, Sophia is a forward who most defences fear. Learn how this speedy striker gave her all to become a professional football player.

ISBN (UK): 9781802630954
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 26/09/2024

Ella Toone is taking the football world by storm. She has a knack for scoring crucial goals in important matches for both club and country, including the first goal in England’s sensational win over Germany in the 2022 Euros final. This talented and tactical player continues to break barriers, paving the way for all girls who want to play on the pitch. Discover her remarkable story!

ISBN (UK): 9781802630916
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 26/09/2024

Uncover the story behind a scoring sensation. Jordyn Huitema is a Canadian international who has a pure love and enthusiasm for the sport. Picked out as a football prodigy from an early age, she was eventually signed to one of the biggest European clubs and best sides in France, Paris Saint-Germain. Learn how Jordyn coped with that pressure and became one of the most promising talents in world football.

ISBN (UK): 9781802631500
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 26/09/2024

Aitana Bonmatí is an inspiring midfielder who plays with flare, precision and skill. Growing up in Catalonia, she always dreamed of wearing the famous blue and garnet of Barcelona. Discover how Aitana became a star at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

ISBN (UK): 9781802631517
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 16/05/2024

Georgia Stanway is one of the world’s best attacking midfielders. She has won trophies playing for Manchester City, Bayern Munich and England. Known for her extraordinary long shots, discover how a young girl from Cumbria grew up to become a roaring Lioness.

ISBN (UK): 9781802631531
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 16/05/2024

Meet the scorer of that backheel. Alessia Russo is a formidable striker who scores goals for fun. A calm presence away from football, she’s a determined and tough force on the pitch. Learn how Alessia grew up to become a part of the history-making Lionesses.

ISBN (UK): 9781802630930
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages
Pub Day: 16/05/2024

Chloe Kelly is a name that has been written into the history books of women’s football. The scorer of that goal, Chloe realised the dreams of football fans across the country. Head behind the scenes and learn what it takes to become a Lioness.

ISBN (UK): 9781802630923
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

Marie-Antoinette Katoto is one of the best finishers in football. A shy character off the pitch, but an unstoppable force on it, she’s a striker that most defences fear. Raised in Paris, the record-breaking goalscorer is still only at the beginning of her journey.

ISBN (UK): 9781802630961
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

Mallory Swanson is one of the world’s top forwards. When she’s not scoring goals for the USA, she’s firing them in for her club. Seen as a footballing prodigy, Mallory has dealt with pressure throughout her entire career. Uncover how she found the strength, determination and grit to succeed within the world of football.

ISBN (UK): 9781802631524
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

Leah Williamson OBE was the first British woman to have lifted a major football trophy, when she led the Lionesses to victory in the Euro 2022 tournament. Having played football from a young age, Leah has represented England from the youth team onwards, and has also been part of Arsenal’s FA cup-winning team. She is an outstanding player in both domestic and international fields and she is a role model both on and off the pitch.

ISBN (UK): 9781802630947
RRP: £6.99 UK
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

Marcus Rashford MBE became the youngest football player to score on their England debut, ahead of the Euro 2016 tournament. Marked as a talented forward in the Manchester United Academy from a young age, the homegrown hero has become a force both on and off the pitch. From humble beginnings in Greater Manchester, to pushing the government to tackle food poverty, this young star shines brightly in the Premier League and beyond.

ISBN (UK): 9781782268970
ISBN (USA): 9781782265023
RRP: £6.99 UK / $8.99 US
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

Witness the birth of a superstar. Kylian Mbappé was just 19 years old when he became the youngest football player since Brazilian legend Pelé to score at a World Cup final. Already an exceptional striker for Monaco and PSG in France’s Ligue 1, the 2018 tournament made the young Frenchman an international star. From idolising Cristiano Ronaldo to being spoken of in the same breath as the Portuguese star, Kylian continues his rise to the top.

ISBN (UK): 9781782268987
ISBN (USA): 9781782265030
RRP: £6.99 UK / $8.99 US
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

One of Britain’s most promising right-wingers, Jadon Sancho has made his mark abroad rather than in the Premier League. At just 17 years old, Jadonmade the bold move not to sign with English juggernaut, Manchester City. He instead became a breakout success in the German Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. An undeniable talent, from London five-a-sides to the pro ranks and international fanfare, Jadon’s stellar football journey has only just begun.

ISBN: 9781782268932
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

With his dazzling skills, João Félix’s parents often joked that he could dribble before he could walk. Once overlooked for his small frame, the forward soon made everyone take note with abilities that took him to the top flight in the Spanish La Liga. A hero for Atlético Madrid, and playing alongside his hero Cristiano Ronaldo for their national team, could the next big thing in football also be coming from Portugal?

ISBN: 9781782268949
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

A force of nature, Erling Braut Haaland is one of the most sought-after strikers in world football. The goal-scoring machine from Norway made his mark for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, as well as in the Champions League. Following in his father’s footsteps, Haaland is a globe-trotting sensation, developing his skills in different countries. But which league will he turn to next? Haaland is charting a course to become one ofthe football greats of the new generation.

ISBN: 9781782268956
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

Trent Alexander-Arnold grew up gazing at the gates of Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, and came through the ranks to realise his childhood dream of wearing the famous red himself. At only 21 years old, the talented right-back was part of the team that ended Liverpool’s 30-year wait for the Premier League title. But with so much still to come, including opportunities on the international stage, Alexander-Arnold’s highlight reel is sure to grow.

ISBN (UK): 9781782268963
ISBN (USA): 9781802630503
RRP: £6.99 UK / $8.99 US
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

Phil Foden is a once-in-a-generation talent. He grew up dreaming of wearing the sky blue of his boyhood team Manchester City, and it wasn’t long before he was scouted for their academy. With Manchester City legends such as Sergio Agüero and David Silva moving away from the club, a new star has lit up the Etihad Stadium. From Stockport streets to Wembley Arena, witness the rise of a new Premier League hero.

ISBN (UK): 9781782268994
ISBN (USA): 9781802630442
RRP: £6.99 UK / $8.99 US
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

At just 20 years old, Kai Havertz became the youngest player to score thirty Bundesliga goals. The attacking midfielder quickly made a name for himself with German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, before switching to the Premier League with Chelsea. Already a Champions League winner with the Blues, as well as a regular starter for the German national team, Kai is only just getting started on his journey to footballing stardom.

ISBN (UK): 9781782269007
ISBN (USA): 9781802630473
RRP: £6.99 UK / $8.99 US
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

ISBN: 9781782269014
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

ISBN: 9781782269021
RRP: £6.99
Age: 7-9 years
Length: 128 pages

ISBN: 9781782268925
Age: 7-9 years

What a strike! Harry Meredith writes stories for children and also works in e-commerce. He studied Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, where he majored in Children’s Literature and Non-Fiction. He also studied in the USA at Bennington College, Vermont. He’s a football fanatic, and when he’s not writing, working or heading out on adventures, you’ll find him watching football.