Football Spy: Red Card: Book 1 in the new series by the bestselling author of Unbelievable Football

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Matt Oldfield

Football Spy

Name: Football Spy
Price: 16.99 AUD
Availability: PreOrder
ISBN: 9781444981605

Red Card: Book 1 in the new series by the bestselling author of Unbelievable Football

Matt Oldfield

$16.99

Paperback

Forthcoming
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Hodder & Stoughton
07 April 2026

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Sporting stories (Children's&YA); Football & soccer (Children's&YA)

Series: Football Spy

Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented academy player - he's also a spy! A thrilling adventure set in the world of elite football by the multimillion bestseller and author of 2026 World Book Day title Unbelievable Football. For fans of Alex Rider and Tom Palmer's Football Academy, and players of EA SPORTS FC Career Mode!

""Do you have what it takes when the time comes, agent? If you miss, there are no second chances.""

When Ethan Fox gets scouted by an elite football academy, it's his last hope to make it as a pro. But all is not what it seems.

Recruited by the mysterious Department Eleven, he's drawn deeper into the deadly world of spying - uncovering a scandal that could rock the sport he loves.

And the truth might cost Ethan more than just his football career . . . This game is life or death.

An action-packed fiction series perfect for fans of football and books about spies, aged 9-13+ boys and girls!
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*Unbelievable Football is a 2026 WORLD BOOK DAY title!
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By: Matt Oldfield
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9781444981605
ISBN 10: 1444981609
Series: Football Spy
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 07 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series (winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year) and the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children's book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children's Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.