The Football GOAT: England v. the World (World Cup Edition!) - The greatest of all time! The fun biography gift book for kids aged 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - packed with stats & stories for boys and girls who love football

About the author

Seth Burkett is an English writer and futsal player and former professional footballer. Having played professional football in Brazil for Sorriso EC and Sri Lanka, Seth now dedicates his time to writing and speaking in schools.Matt Oldfield grew up in Southampton, playing football with his brother Tom. The two brothers are the authors of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes series – fun football biographies that tell the exciting life stories of superstars like Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi and Mo Salah, from the playground through to the pitch. He lives in Bristol.Dan Leydon is an illustrator and designer based in Ireland. Pairing a versatile approach with captivating, and expressive art, Dan’s work is adaptable, effective and highly engaging.

Product details

• Authors: Burkett Seth, Oldfield Matt
• Assisted by: Leydon Dan (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 07.05.2026
• EAN: 9781529531008
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-3100-8
• No. of pages: 160
• Weight: 270 g
• Series: The Football GOAT
• Subjects: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Football, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Psychology, Sporting Stories (Children's/Ya), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Football, Sports & Outdoor Recreation (Children's/Ya), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sporting events, Football / soccer (Children's/YA), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / Europe, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / Caribbean & Latin America