Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and its popularity keeps growing. Throughout the history of the sport, there have been a number of athletes who’ve helped it become the phenomenon it is today by setting amazing records. Readers discover these athletes and the records they hold through engaging, informative text and vibrant photographs. Biographies of stars such as Abby Wambach and Pelé show the impact both male and female players have had on the game of soccer. Stat boxes highlight the most famous records in the form of helpful charts, allowing readers to reinforce math skills.

From running backs and quarterbacks to defensive players and special teams performers, football players each have their own records to chase. Readers discover the history behind these records, while learning the fundamentals of football in the process. Biographies of famous football players of the past and present—including greats like Emmitt Smith and Brett Favre—are included, along with vibrant photographs of these stars in action. Stat boxes reinforce the math concepts put into practice when comparing players and teams throughout the history of the sport.

"Short stories and tables of statistics describe the history and greatest records of the National Football League"--Provided by publisher.

"GOOAALL! Nothing thrills soccer fans more than a ball sailing by the goalie's outstretched hands for the game-winning score-except when that big play sets a new record! Behind every big-time soccer record is a dramatic story of how a player or team achieved greatness on the field. From mind-boggling goals to the greatest fingertip saves, here are the record-setting moments that will keep soccer fans turning the page for more"--

The best-selling collection of soccer facts, stats and stories is back for another fully updated edition! World Soccer Records 2025 offers lively, fun and fascinating facts and stats from the world of international soccer. Focusing on all the major world and continental tournaments, national team records, exceptional matches and the stars who made it all possible, this exhaustively researched annual tells the stories of these key moments and the players and coaches behind them. This new edition includes updated stats and facts for all recent major tournaments, awards and international teams. You'll also find the latest record-breaking achievements of more than 35 featured nations from around the world, including a sidebar with key stats, as well as updates and records for most of the other 170+ FIFA members.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What goal caused the most legendary celebration in soccer history? Who invented the bicycle kick? Who was the first player to score 1,000 goals? Get the full story on scoring goals in soccer, from the earliest days to the present. This book is full of facts about the sport’s greatest goals and the women and men who scored them.

Who has scored more goals than any other player on the planet? What's the world record for keepy-uppies? Which club plays at the windiest ground in Britain? This action-packed, colourful and quirky gift book is stuffed with records, facts, statistics and amazing feats from the world's greatest game. With an entry for every British league club, this is the perfect Christmas present for lads, dads and grandads alike.