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Matt Oldfield, Author
Series: Football Spy
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Publication date: April 9, 2026
Category: Sporting stories
ISBN: 9781444981605
Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn’t just a talented academy player – he’s also a spy!
Recruited by the mysterious Department Eleven, U-14s midfielder Ethan is drawn deeper into the deadly world of spying – uncovering a scandal that could rock the sport he loves. And the truth might cost Ethan more than just his football career . . . This game is life or death.
From the multimillion bestseller, award-winner, and 2026 World Book Day author. Includes illustrations such as game tactics, spy gadgets and big moments on the pitch! Perfect for reluctant readers.
*Author of Football Goat: MESSI vs RONALDO*
*Winner of the Children’s Sports Book of the Year*
*The perfect World Cup gift*
*Matt Oldfield has sold over 3 million books!*
Matt Oldfield writes the Ultimate Football Heroes and Classic Football Heroes series with his brother Tom. Matt also works with schools and organisations such as The National Literacy Trust and The National Football Museum to deliver football-based literacy workshops. To date, the Ultimate Football Heroes series has sold over 300,000 copies in the UK alone.
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