Ultimate Football Heroes

Bellingham

2023 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

The rise of Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City's academy as a teenager to Borussia Dortmund and a marquee move to Real Madrid. It captures how quickly he grew into a leader.

Vinícius Júnior

2023 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Traces Vinícius Júnior from Flamengo's academy in Brazil to becoming a Champions League match-winner for Real Madrid. Flair, speed and confidence carry the story.

Chloe Kelly

2023 · Emily Stead

Follows Chloe Kelly from youth football in west London to scoring the winning goal in the Euro 2022 final for England's Lionesses. It centres on a single unforgettable moment and the road to it.

Saka

2022 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Bukayo Saka from London youth football through Arsenal's academy to England international, including how he bounced back from a hard moment at Euro 2020. Resilience is front and centre.

Foden

2022 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

The story of Phil Foden, a local boy who came through Manchester City's academy and earned his place among senior stars while still very young. It leans on patience and trusting the process.

Lewandowski

2021 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Robert Lewandowski from his early years in Poland at Lech Poznań through Borussia Dortmund to Bayern Munich, where he won six straight Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League.

Son Heung-min

2021 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Son Heung-min from his childhood in South Korea and his father's demanding training to Hamburg, Bayer Leverkusen, and Tottenham Hotspur, where he shared the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot.

Grealish

2021 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Jack Grealish from the Aston Villa academy through relegation and promotion to captaining his boyhood club, then his record British transfer to Manchester City and playing for England at Euro 2020.

Haaland

2021 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Charts Erling Haaland from youth football in Norway through Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund to record-breaking goal hauls at Manchester City. Power and finishing are the throughline.

Bruno Fernandes

2021 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Bruno Fernandes from Portugal through years proving himself in Italy to becoming Manchester United's talismanic midfielder. It is a late-bloomer story about persistence.

Kante

2020 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

A chapter biography of N'Golo Kanté, following his climb from amateur football in the Paris suburbs to Leicester City's shock 2016 title, Chelsea, and France's 2018 World Cup win.

Alexander-Arnold

2020 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Traces Trent Alexander-Arnold from growing up in Liverpool and joining the club's academy at six years old to breaking into the first team and winning the Champions League and the Premier League.

Rashford

2020 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

The story of Marcus Rashford, a Manchester United academy product who debuted as a teenager and scored on his first appearances. It also touches on the family and community that shaped him.

Griezmann

2019 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Tells how Antoine Griezmann, turned away by French academies for being too small, moved to Real Sociedad in Spain and grew into a star for Atlético Madrid and France, winning the 2018 World Cup.

Van Dijk

2019 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Tells Virgil van Dijk's story from a youth team in the Netherlands and a slow start, including part-time jobs early on, to becoming a record-fee signing and Liverpool's defensive leader.

Marta

2019 · Charlotte Browne

Follows Marta from playing with boys in a small town in Brazil to becoming the most decorated player in the women's game, covering her six FIFA World Player of the Year awards and her record for World Cup goals.

Morgan

2019 · Charlotte Browne

The story of Alex Morgan, from youth soccer in California to the University of California and on to World Cup and Olympic success with the United States women's national team. Speed, scoring and leadership run through it.

Kirby

2019 · Charlotte Browne

Follows Fran Kirby, who left the game for a time as a young player after losing her mother, then returned to become a star for Chelsea and England. It is a story about grief, love of the game and coming back.

Zidane

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

A short, fast-paced chapter biography of Zinedine Zidane, following him from the housing estates of Marseille to Juventus, Real Madrid, and France's 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 wins.

Iniesta

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Traces Andrés Iniesta from Barcelona's La Masia academy to the club's treble-winning sides and Spain's 2010 World Cup triumph.

Aguero

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Sergio Agüero from his childhood in Buenos Aires and his start at Independiente to Atlético Madrid and Manchester City, including the last-minute goal that won City the 2012 Premier League title.

Neuer

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Manuel Neuer from the Schalke youth academy to Bayern Munich and Germany's 2014 World Cup win, and explains the "sweeper-keeper" style he made famous.

Messi

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

A fast-paced life story of Lionel Messi, from a small boy in Rosario with a growth condition to one of the greatest players the game has seen. It follows his rise through Barcelona's academy to Ballon d'Or wins and the 2022 World Cup.

Ronaldo

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

The story of Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Madeira as a teenager and turned relentless training into stardom at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Portugal. It leans hard on his work ethic and self-belief.

Neymar

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Neymar from futsal courts in Brazil to Santos, Barcelona and the record move to Paris Saint-Germain. It highlights the flair and tricks that made him a fan favourite.

Kane

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

The story of Harry Kane, released by one academy as a boy before working his way back through Tottenham's ranks to become England's record goalscorer. It is a patient, keep-going kind of tale.

Salah

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Traces Mohamed Salah from a village in Egypt, riding buses hours each way to training, to stardom at Liverpool and a place among the world's best forwards. His humility and faith are part of the story.

De Bruyne

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Follows Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium through a rocky early spell in England to becoming one of the finest playmakers in the world at Manchester City. It is built around vision and passing rather than goals.

Pogba

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

The story of Paul Pogba, from the Paris suburbs through Manchester United's academy and a spell at Juventus to a World Cup win with France in 2018. Big personality, big midfield presence.

Suárez

2018 · Matt & Tom Oldfield

Charts Luis Suárez from humble beginnings in Uruguay through Ajax, Liverpool and Barcelona, where he formed a famous front three. It shows a fierce, sometimes flawed competitor, low points included.

Smith

2018 · Charlotte Browne

The story of Kelly Smith, one of England's greatest women's players, who starred in college soccer in the United States and in the professional game despite serious injuries and setbacks. A trailblazer's tale.