Neymar (Tales from the Pitch)

by Matt Carver

Description

A Football-Lover’s Guide to Neymar.

From humble beginnings in Brazil to becoming part of the most feared attacking trio in world soccer, Neymar has come a long way. But his path to the top was far from straightforward. After overcoming an injury that nearly finished his career, he struggled with the burdens and frustrations of carrying the dreams of a nation, at the age of just 24. Join the new Prince of Santos as he embarks on a personal quest – and wins some of the biggest trophies in soccer on the way. Neymar plays for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and the Brazil National Team. 

This biography is one of the new titles in Leapfrog’s Tales from the Pitch series. These fast-moving reads offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.

• Each book focuses on one up-and-coming football superstar, often players who are still to reach the summit of their career. 
• The players are from all walks of life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these moving and inspirational stories. 
• The books are brimming with football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. 
• And each players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers can learn the arts of the glorious game. 

At only 120 pages long, Tales from the Pitch are easy to read and very fast-paced reads. So, meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

About the Author

Matthew Carver has loved football from a young age, and still dreams of playing for England. As this becomes less and less likely, he instead channels his passion into watching, reading and writing about football. When doing none of these, he likes to think about football. Born and raised in London, England he now lives in Hampshire with his wife and daughter.

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