RANSOM PUBLISHING Football SUPERSTARS Ultimate Football Heroes 10 Books Collection By Harry Coninx

Football Superstars Ultimate Football Heroes is a 10-book collection from Ransom Publishing, written by Harry Coninx. Each book follows the journey of a modern football star, focusing on the setbacks, turning points and determination that shaped their rise.

The set features stories of players who faced rejection, injuries, tough early careers and intense competition, before reaching the top level of the game. From climbing through Polish football to the Bundesliga, to navigating elite academies and international expectations, these accounts trace the drive behind some of football’s biggest names.

Included titles

• Lewandowski
• Gnabry
• Rashford
• Sterling
• Kante
• Mbappe
• Felix
• Sancho
• Van Dijk
• Son

Key details

• 10-book collection
• Series: Football Superstars Ultimate Football Heroes
• Publisher: Ransom Publishing
• By Harry Coninx

Synopses

Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski’s route to the top was not straightforward, including being without a club at 17. His determination took him through the ranks of Polish football and into the German Bundesliga, as he pursued his ambition to become one of the game’s greats.

Gnabry

Serge Gnabry was sought after by major clubs at a young age, but his progress was disrupted by difficulty breaking into first teams, serious injuries and a disastrous loan spell. The story follows his fight to reach the top with Bayern Munich and Germany.

Rashford

Marcus Rashford became a striker for his boyhood club and an international star, but his rise was not easy. It traces his path through a demanding academy and under one of the fiercest managers in football, driven by passion and talent.

Sterling

Raheem Sterling’s early life and time in the spotlight tested him, and success was never guaranteed. This account follows how he relied on grit and passion to reach the highest level.

Kante

N’Golo Kanté was often judged as too small and too shy, yet he proved himself through hard work and a love of the game. His journey runs from picking up bottles on the streets of Paris to winning trophies on the world stage.

Mbappe

Kylian Mbappé was already among the best as a teenager and continued to improve. The book highlights his skill, pace and finishing, his impact for club and country, and his rise from Paris under intense expectations.

Felix

João Félix is known for creativity, acrobatic talent and speed, but his progress was challenging. After nearly giving up as a skinny kid, he found the strength and determination to win both the Portuguese and Spanish leagues, pursuing his mission to become one of the greatest.

Sancho

Jadon Sancho left one of the biggest clubs and managers in football as a teenager, a decision many questioned. With self-belief, talent and hard work, he reached the top of a demanding league and became central to England’s national team.

Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk’s path included washing dishes while trying to secure his first professional contract, as well as rejection and serious illness. It follows how determination and self-belief helped him become one of the world’s leading defenders.

Son

Heung-min Son asked to leave Tottenham Hotspur a year after signing, yet went on to become a Spurs legend. The story looks at his journey from South Korea, including discipline learnt from his father and learning German by watching SpongeBob.