The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia: Facts Stats Players Teams Skills and Tactics Competitions (Kingfisher Encyclopedias)

About this book

Updated with a fresh new design and all-new photographs The Soccer Encyclopedia brings you all the latest information stats and facts from the world of soccer. Read about superstar players from Kylian Mbapp and Carli Lloyd to Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi. Follow your favorite teams in the NWSL the MLS and around the globe. And get the lowdown on the greatest tournaments and competitions from the Copa Amrica to the FIFA World Cup. The book now features expanded material on womens soccer one of the worlds fastest-growing sports. Its packed with pictures and profiles of the worlds most skilful playersold and newfrom Megan Rapinoe to Mohamed Salah Kylian Mbapp to Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane to Neymar. Over 50 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail including the U.S. womens and mens teams Brazil Manchester City and Real Madrid. Soccer fans will get the key information about the top tournaments and leagues around the world including the English Premier League the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Copa Libertadores. All the drama of the "beautiful game" is fully analyzed with dynamic full-spread photos and artworks that recreate famous moves and goals and there is in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer including rules and skills; fans and the media; coaches and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics and fully updated for this new edition this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.