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Football Stories - Neymar

By Simon Mugford

How did a football-loving child become one of the world’s greatest goal scorers?

inspiring engaging accessible

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Average score: 4.92

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Football Stories: Neymar is a bright, brisk introduction to a football star, with simple text and lively illustrations that keep the action moving. Simon Mugford focuses on Neymar’s early love of the game and his hard work, making this a cheerful choice for young football fans and a useful starting point for conversations about practice, ambition and teamwork. It is an unofficial biography, so super-keen football fans looking for a detailed account will need to look elsewhere.

Genres

Biography Sport

What is Football Stories - Neymar about?

Discover how Neymar transformed from a football-loving child into a world-class goal scorer. This fully illustrated picture book, with simple text and engaging artwork, introduces young readers to Neymar's inspiring journey, highlighting his dedication and passion for the sport.

About the author

Simon Mugford is a brilliant children's author who loves writing exciting books about football and sports. He is well known for his 'Football Superstars' series, where you can discover fun facts and amazing stories about your favourite players. Simon enjoys making reading fun and inspiring young readers to learn more about the world of sports.

Discussion ideas around Football Stories - Neymar

Big dreams: Neymar loves football when he is young. What do you think helps a dream grow bigger?

Practice and patience: Which parts of Neymar’s journey show that becoming good at something takes time and effort?

A team game: Why might playing with other people be just as important as scoring goals?

From playground to stadium: How do you think Neymar feels as football takes him from playing as a child to playing for famous teams and Brazil?

Your own goals: What would you like to get better at, and what small steps could you take to improve?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2025

First published

2025

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