Van Dijk

As a teenager, he washed dishes in a restaurant while chasing his football dream. No big academy wanted him. Discover the story of how Virgil van Dijk took the long road to the top, using patience, hard work and talent to become the world's most expensive defender and Liverpool's captain. A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books combine fast paced storytelling with short chapters, making reading feel fun and easy at home or at school. With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 100 books to discover, Ultimate Football Heroes is the series that keeps children reading.