The Rise Of One Of Football's Great Strikers
Told for younger fans, this Ronaldo biography follows the spectacular rise of one of football's most gifted forwards. Its strength is pace: big clubs, huge tournaments and a clear sense of the obstacles he overcame, all delivered in an accessible, action-led style.
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The Rise Of One Of Football's Great Strikers
Told for younger fans, this Ronaldo biography follows the spectacular rise of one of football's most gifted forwards. Its strength is pace: big clubs, huge tournaments and a clear sense of the obstacles he overcame, all delivered in an accessible, action-led style.
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Introducing the GOAL MACHINES collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.
Name: Ronaldo Luìs Nazário de Lima Nationality: Brazilian Hero Rating: 94
This is the rollercoaster story of how Ronaldo grew up to become a superstar striker for Brazil, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Struck down by illness on the day of the 1998 World Cup final, he showed world-class skill and determination to come back four years later and single-handedly destroy Germany in the 2002 final to prove, once and for all, that he was one of the greatest strikers ever.
Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!
Classic 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. Collect them all!
Also available in the GOAL MACHINES range: Haaland, Mbappé, Kane, Lewandowski, Rooney, Zlatan, Nunez, Aguero, Vardy.
Ideal for readers who:
- Are discovering football biographies written especially for younger readers.
- Love origin stories where raw talent, setbacks and determination create a sporting legend.
- Would be drawn to Brazil, Barcelona and the rise of a superstar striker.
- Prefer quick, exciting books packed with goals, drama and inspiration.
- About The Author
- Matt Oldfield is an accomplished writer and the editor-in-chief of football review site Of Pitch and Page . Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer and the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsène Wenger and Rafael Nadal.
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- ISBN
- 9781786069443
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Dino Books, (31 May 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 187
- Weight
- 148 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 128 x 12 mm
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