Books in the Tales from the Pitch series

From humble beginnings in Brazil to becoming part of the most feared attacking trio in world football, Neymar has come a long way. But his path to the top was far from straightforward. After overcoming an injury that nearly finished his career, he struggled with the burdens of carrying the dreams of a nation, at the age of just 24. Join the new Prince of Santos as he embarks on a personal quest - and wins some of the biggest trophies in football on the way. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography formatEach of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Born in a country not noted for its top-level football, it was never certain that Christian Pulisic would be able to realise his full potential. But his youth, agility and impressive skills have taken Christian to one of the most demanding leagues in the world - and made him captain of the United States national team. This is the astonishing story of how this impressive youngster became the most expensive American player in history. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Quick, focused, and with astonishing speed, Mo Salah is one of the best players of his generation - and certainly the best Egyptian player of all time. But his journey to the top wasn't all plain sailing. An early move into the Premier League didn't work out, and it took a transfer to Italy to enable him to achieve the success he sought. Join Mo on his unwavering mission to become one of the greatest players of all time. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Bukayo Saka's versatility and sheer creativity on the pitch marked him out as a player who would take the football world by storm. But that same versatility often left him battling for a consistent place in the starting line-up, as coaches tried to work out how to use him to best advantage. Join Bukayo Saka on his exhilarating journey to the very top of international football, taking in devastating heartbreak as well as glorious successes on the way. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Strong, quick, and physically dominant - Erling Haaland is the striker who has it all. From an early age, his impatience and his determination to succeed always singled him out as a player to watch. This is the inspiring story of how a boy from Bryne in Norway used his extraordinary skill and his total self-belief to become one of the greatest strikers in the world. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

Stuck in the French fourth division at 22, it didn't look as if Riyad Mahrez was going to set the football world alight. But the winger's speed, trickery and his eye for goal was too impressive to go unnoticed - and a move to the UK set Riyad on a new path. Join him on his mission to make his opportunity count - to shock the world by rewriting the history books and lifting the biggest trophies in the game. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography formatEach of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

It didn't always look as though Raheem Sterling would make it as a world-class player. From a difficult start in life to a tough time in the spotlight, Raheem has always had to think on his feet. This is the incredible story of how a boy who grew up in the shadow of Wembley Stadium used his grit and passion to steer himself to the very top. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, often players who are still to reach the summit of their career. The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. At only 120 pages long, printed on cream paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, these are ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers. It didn't always look as though Raheem Sterling would make it as a world-class player. From a difficult start in life to a tough time in the spotlight, Raheem has always had to think on his feet. This is the incredible story of how a boy who grew up in the shadow of Wembley Stadium used his grit and passion to steer himself to the very top.