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The greatest goals... the most spectacular saves... the 40 most inspiring football stars of all time are here! In this fun, fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how these footballers became the best in the field.

Relive Cristiano Ronaldo's most memorable moments, learn about Messi's legendary left foot , meet the youngest-ever World Cup goal scorer, Pele , and see some of the most impressive saves in history. From Alfredo Di Stefano , the prolific centre forward who was the Spanish league's top scorer in five separate seasons, to the unstoppable Ada Hegerberg , whose speed, power and touch on the ball have made her the queen of the pitch, these are the 40 footballers to be learned about by all :

Alfredo Di Stefano; Ferenc Puskas; Lev Yashin; Garrincha; Pele; Eusebio; Franz Beckenbauer; George Best; Johan Cruyff; Cha Bum-Kun; Michel Platini; Diego Maradona; Marco van Basten; George Weah; Paolo Maldini; Zinedine Zidane; David Beckham; Didier Drogba; Gianluigi Buffon; Samuel Eto'o; Zlatan Ibrahimovic; Andres Iniesta; Cristiano Ronaldo; Luka Modric; Manuel Neuer; Sergio Ramos; Lionel Messi; Eden Hazard; Antoine Griezmann; N'Golo Kante; Neymar; Mohamed Salah; Paul Pogba; Kylian Mbappe; Mia Hamm; Megan Rapinoe; Marta; Amandine Henry; Ada Hegerberg.

Each spread presents a single football legend, highlighting key facts about their careers , honours , stats and legendary plays , along with a fun, illustrated depiction of them that calls out elements of their uniform and playing style.

Every player is a winner in their own way, but who will you choose as your hero?

Each book in the 40 Inspiring Icons series introduces readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups. Explore these other great topics through their most interesting icons: People of Peace , Super Scientists , Music Legends , Black Music Greats and Greek Gods and Heroes .