The Football GOAT: Mbappé v. Haaland
Celebrate the 2026 World Cup and choose the ultimate footballer! Packed with facts & stories for kids who love football age 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Walker
Age 7+
Football / Soccer Sports & Outdoor Recreation
Celebrate the 2026 World Cup in the superstar series full of facts, stats and stories, where you can choose which football legend is the Greatest Of All Time! In this epic clash, KYLIAN MBAPPÉ and ERLING HAALAND go head-to-head...
Written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES and UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL, and Seth Burkett, EX PROFESSIONAL PLAYER.
- Read about how Mbappé broke records when he signed for Paris Saint Germain
- Why Haaland got the nickname the "Striking Viking"
- When Mbappé won the World Cup for France - and scored four goals in two finals
- But how Haaland won two trebles for Manchester City in a single season. . .
It’s a tough competition – are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?
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Creators
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 is also the author of the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series and Unbelievable Football, which won the Telegraph Children’s Sports Book of the Year in 2020. He has also written books on cricket and rugby. He lives in Bristol.
Seth Burkett is a former professional footballer and futsal player who is now a writer. He played professional football in Brazil for Sorriso EC and also in Sri Lanka. Seth now dedicates his time to writing and speaking in schools. He lives in Berkshire.
Reviews
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The Bookseller
This is surely a book for football fans to have. I am totally ignorant when it comes to football but this book is still an interesting read to me. I am sure that my football fan students will be thrilled to read this. Reading about successful people can motivate children to be driven and confident and this book does just that.
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