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Simon Mugford, Author
Dan Green, Illustrator
Series: Football Superstars
Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books
Publication date: August 28, 2025
Category: Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781804538876
FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, this action-packed Football Superstars story is perfect for young readers aged five and up.
Is Martin Ødegaard your ultimate football hero? A magician in midfield, Ødegaard has become the heartbeat of Arsenal, leading by example since being named club captain and dazzling fans with his vision, control and creativity.
The son of a former professional footballer, Ødegaard’s rise began early. By the age of 15, he was playing in the UEFA Champions League and went on to make history as Norway’s youngest-ever international, announcing himself as a special talent on the world stage. Discover how dedication, intelligence and belief helped Ødegaard grow from teenage prodigy into one of the Premier League’s most influential midfielders.
Football Superstars is a fast-paced, highly visual series combining comic-style cartoons, clear storytelling and a lively cast of characters who add jokes, quotes and commentary throughout.
Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.
Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people’s jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.