Greatest Soccer Stars Of All Time

A celebration of the greatest players in soccer history, from Pelé and Maradona to Messi and Ronaldo. This book brings together the stars whose careers defined eras and reshaped world soccer over the past century. Featuring Abbeville Sports's signature action-packed photographs and colorful graphics, The Greatest Soccer Stars of All Time profiles twenty-eight extraordinary players across every position-goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers alike. Each short biography offers insight into the talent, drive, and dedication it takes to reach the top of the game, making this an essential celebration of soccer's most legendary players. The Greatest Soccer Stars of All Time is a companion to Stars of World Soccer, which profiles the top players of today. AUTHOR: Illugi Jökulsson is a journalist, editor, and author living in Iceland. SELLING POINTS: . Fun yet substantive nonfiction for ages 7 and up-written by a fan, for fans, and illustrated with full-page color photos . An extensively revised new edition of the best-selling book formerly titled Stars of All Time . Profiles 28 of the greatest soccer stars of the past, like Pelé, Maradona, and Cruyff . A companion volume to Stars of World Soccer, which profiles the greatest players of today