The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia - (Kingfisher Encyclopedias) by Clive Gifford (Hardcover)

About the Book

Everything you need to know about the world's biggest game, The Soccer Encyclopedia is the perfect gift book for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyond-with free fill-in tournament chart.

Book Synopsis

Discover everything you need to know about soccer with this fully updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia.

Including a pull-out EURO 2020 wallchart to fill in as the tournament progresses, this in-depth book is the ultimate guide to soccer around the world. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful players - old and new - from Luka Modric and Lucy Bronze to Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, and many more. Over 40 of the best international and national teams to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the US Women's National Team, France, Brazil, Manchester United and Barcelona.

All the drama of the 'beautiful game' is fully analyzed with all-action photos and digital artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, while each chapter includes links to websites, providing a valuable access point to databases of players, international results, all the major tournaments, and club histories. Includes in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics from around the globe, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.

About the Author

Clive Gifford is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and over eighty non-fiction books. For Kingfisher, Clive's titles include Olympics, 10 Explorers Who Changed the World, How the World Works and Think Again! He has received commendations from the Smithsonian Museum in the US and received a Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year award. A life-long supporter of the London team Queens Park Rangers, he has also been a soccer coach and contributed to various soccer fanzines. Clive lives in Manchester.