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
Age: 7-9 years
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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 Age: 7-9 years Length: 128 pages -
Being at school is boring. It’s really boring when you already know what you’re going to be. It’s really, really boring when you’re going to be something cool like a Private Investigator. Until then, Mina’s going to practise for her future. By keeping notes on all her classmates, spying on suspicious teachers, noticing every little- Wait … Aren’t school dinners a bit strange? Chicken nuggets? Again? On Pizza? Covered in chocolate? Nobody wants to live on lettuce and broccoli, but children are losing teeth over this! This needs investigating. This looks like a case for Mina Mistry.ISBN (UK): 9781782265924 ISBN (USA): 9781782266280Length: 240 pages -
Stolen bicycles? Days before the new skate park opens? This needs investigating. This looks like a case for Mina Mistry. Summer is here, school is out and there’s … nothing to do?! Since grown-ups invaded the skating rink, there’s nowhere for Mina’s friends to hang out. Luckily, a high-stakes competition is about to mark the opening of a new skate park. As everyone gets weirdly intense about it, Mina faces a string of mysteries. Who stole her cousins’ new bikes? What does Gareth Trumpshaw want? And who keeps levitating past her window?ISBN (UK): 9781782265948 ISBN (USA): 9781782269724Length: 240 pages -
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 Age: 7-9 years Length: 128 pages Pub Day: 26/09/2024 -
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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 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 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 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 Age: 7-9 years Length: 128 pages -
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 Age: 7-9 years Length: 128 pages Pub Day: 06/03/2025 -
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 Age: 7-9 years Length: 128 pages