From the publisher:
The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'At the edge of the penalty area, Alexis hit the ball straight into the top corner. The shot was so powerful that the goalkeeper hardly even saw it.' Sanchez tells the story of the Arsenal superstar's incredible journey from the streets of Tocopilla to become a national hero and one of the best players in the world. With his pace, skill and eye for a goal, Alexis is now one of the Premier League's biggest stars.
The story is every bit as exciting as the player. Ultimate 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.
The author:
With my brother Tom, I write the Ultimate Football Heroes and Classic Football Heroes series. These fun football books tell the exciting life stories of superstars like Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, from the playground right through to the pitch. If you're a football-mad kid aged 7-12, you've come to the right place.
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