30 Football Players Who Made History | Sport Stories

Sport Stories – 30 Football Players Who Made History

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 94
Date of Release: 2025

Inspire young readers with the incredible journeys of 30 legendary football players who changed the sport forever. This engaging and educational collection blends true stories, simple yet powerful storytelling, and vibrant illustrations to bring each athlete’s achievements to life.

Children will discover how determination, discipline, and passion shaped every player’s rise—from early struggles and breakthrough moments to the historic feats that made them unforgettable. Perfect for football-loving kids, classroom reading, or family time, this book encourages children to dream big, stay motivated, and learn meaningful life lessons from real sports heroes.

A must-have for young fans who admire football and the inspiring figures who have defined the game.

Did you know Cristiano Ronaldo avoids tattoos so he can donate blood more frequently? Or that Lionel Messi’s goal celebration is his way of embracing his beloved grandmother? And what about the promise young Pelé made to his father—to become the greatest of all time?

Inside this anthology, readers will find 30 world-class players, past and present, each with an inspiring story that helps young readers see their heroes through a fresh lens. These champions may have incredible ball skills, creative vision, power, and speed—but above all, they share big hearts, filled with love, generosity, persistence, and the will to win—not just in sport, but in life.

Put on your jersey and step onto the field with icons from around the world:

Cruijff and Van Basten from Holland

Baggio and Buffon from Italy

Salah from Egypt

Ibrahimović from Sweden

Best and Beckham from Great Britain
… and many more!

Let the game begin!

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