Soccer Rising Stars: Kylian Mbappe
Harry Meredith
9781782265030
128 pages
Sweet Cherry Publishing Llc
Overview
Dive into the inspiring stories of the world's biggest soccer stars - loved by millions of young fans around the world in championship football, online video games, trading cards and more!
Have you ever wondered how Mbappé's dream to play alongside his idol, Christiano Ronaldo, came true?
Witness the birth of a superstar. Kylian Mbappé was just 19 years old when he became the youngest soccer player since Brazilian legend Pelé to score at a World Cup final. Already an exceptional striker for Monaco and PSG in France’s Ligue 1, the 2018 tournament made the young Frenchman an international star. From idolising Cristiano Ronaldo to being spoken of in the same breath as the Portuguese star, Kylian continues his rise to the top.About the Soccer Rising Stars series:
Soccer Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best, young players. Featuring talents from England, Portugal, Norway, France, Germany and Spain, the series covers their unique rise; from playing soccer in the park and 5-a-sides to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
Author Bio
What a strike! Harry Meredith writes stories for children and also works in e-commerce. He studied Creative Writing at university, where he majored in Children’s Literature and Non-Fiction. He also studied in the USA at Bennington College, Vermont. He’s a football fanatic, and when he’s not writing, working or heading out on adventures, you’ll find him watching soccer.
