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6) Ronaldinho
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Introduces the life and career of Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, the Brazilian soccer star known professionally as "Ronaldinho."
9) Freddy Adu
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Introduces the life and career of Freddy Adu, the American soccer player born in Ghana who became a professional at the age of fourteen.
10) Juan Pablo Ángel
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English
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Introduces the life and career of Colombian soccer star Juan Pablo Ángel, who was named the most valuable player in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in 2007.
11) Kaká
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Introduces the life and career of Brazilian soccer star Ricard Izecson dos Santos Leite, known as Kaká, who has been called "the total footballer" because of his varied skills, and who was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007.
12) Lionel Messi
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Introduces the life and career of Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, who was born with a condition that affected his height, which his family could not afford to treat, until a Spanish team offered to pay for it.
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"For soccer fans, the unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo has become a household name. What goes into the making of such a phenomenal player? What was he like when he was young and still learning? This book takes a close look at one of the greatest soccer players in the world right now. Young readers will love to learn about his jaw-dropping achievements and also learn about what shaped him into a record-breaking athlete. Ronaldo's story will inspire both...
14) Lionel Messi
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"You don't have to live in Europe to be a soccer aficionado. Known as "football" to most people, soccer is a game of speed, skill, and intricate teamwork. Among the many inspirational athletes who make soccer such an exciting sport, few compare to Lionel Messi, the renowned professional footballer from Argentina. Messi's record-breaking skills on the field have earned him the adoration of soccer fans across the globe. In this biography, readers will...
15) Neymar
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"Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old. In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all while...
16) Julie Ertz
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"This book chronicles the life of Julie Ertz, midfielder of the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League and member of the U.S. national team. Readers will learn how Ertz went from a travel team in Arizona to becoming a superstar at Santa Clara University, and then to the FIFA World Cup at just age 23. Throughout her career, Ertz has been the recipient of many awards, including the 2017 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Her hard...
17) Luis Suárez
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"Luis Surez is known as one of the best soccer players in the world. He has won trophies, championships, league titles, and can shoot goals with either foot. As gifted a player as he is, Surez is also known to be a controversial figure in the sports world. This book draws young soccer fans in with bright photographs of the exciting sport in action. Cool fact boxes are also sprinkled throughout the book to support the text. Readers will get an inside...
18) Marta
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"Soccer has been played for over 200 years in hundreds of countries across the globe. While it doesn't always get the same level of exposure that football or basketball enjoy in the United States, professional soccer is one of the world's most popular sports. Soccer has a number of living superstars who have changed the game forever with their talents and achievements. Readers will learn about Marta, often regarded as the greatest female soccer player...