A fast-paced, action-packed style, these new ultimate football hero stories are guaranteed to be bang on goal with all aspiring young players!'

Lancashire Evening Post

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Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.

Name: Leah Cathrine Williamson
Nationality: English
Hero Rating: 97

Born into a footballing family, Leah Williamson followed in the footsteps of her mother who cut her hair short so she could play with the boys. Williamson began playing at Scot Youth, a boys' team in Bletchley, quickly becoming their star striker. She went on to join Rushden & Diamonds Centre of Excellence, before joining Arsenal at the age of nine, where she has remained, making her senior team debut in 2014 at the age of 17. Representing England since 2010, Williamson has played at an international level since the age of 13, and was made permanent captain of the Lionesses in 2022.

Discover how this versatile player from Milton Keynes balanced school with a burgeoning football career to hone her skills. From her early start as a six-year-old and being a part of Arsenal's youth programme at nine to receiving an OBE in 2023 for services to association football and being made captain of England's National Team.

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 superstar 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 SUPER STOPPERS range:
Van Dijk, Earps, Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Pickford, Ramos, Robertson, Neuer, Maguire.

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Discover how Leah Williamson balanced school with a burgeoning football career to hone her skills. From her early start as a six-year-old and being a part of Arsenal's youth programme at nine to receiving an OBE in 2023 for services to association football and being made captain of England's National Team.
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<b>Meet Leah Williamson - ultimate football hero!</b>
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in July 2023 with Williamson as captain of the England National Team.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781800786370
Publisert
2023-06-22
Utgiver
Vendor
Dino Books
Vekt
127 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176

Biographical note

Emily Stead has loved writing for children ever since she was a child herself! Working as a children's writer and editor, she has created books about some of football's biggest stars, teams and tournaments for many a season. She remains a passionate supporter of women's football and Leeds United.