The Football GOAT: Saka v. Yamal: The greatest footballer of all time! The fun biography gift book for...

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Matt Oldfield Seth Burkett

The Football GOAT

Saka v. Yamal: The greatest footballer of all time! The fun biography gift book for kids aged...

Matt Oldfield, Seth Burkett, Dan Leydon

$14.99

Paperback

Forthcoming
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Walker Books
01 February 2026

Series: The Football GOAT

The superstar series full of facts, stats and stories so you can choose which football legend is the Greatest Of All Time! In this epic clash, BUKAYO SAKA and LAMINE YAMAL go head-to-head...

Written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES and UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL, and Seth Burkett, EX PROFESSIONAL PLAYER.

- Read about how Arsenal signed Saka up for their academy when he was only 8 - How Yamal has become Barcelona's Clásico King - That Saka is a back-to-back Player of the Season for Arsenal and England - But teenage Yamal has already won the Spanish treble and the Euros for Spain

It’s a tough competition – are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?

The perfect gift for football fans, and there’s a whole set to collect!

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By: Matt Oldfield, Seth Burkett
Illustrated by: Dan Leydon
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9781529530995
ISBN 10: 1529530997
Series: The Football GOAT
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 February 2026
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Matt Oldfield grew up in Southampton, playing football with his brother Tom. The two brothers are the authors of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes series – fun football biographies that tell the exciting life stories of superstars like Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi and Mo Salah, from the playground through to the pitch. He lives in Bristol. Seth Burkett is an English writer and futsal player and former professional footballer. Having played professional football in Brazil for Sorriso EC and Sri Lanka, Seth now dedicates his time to writing and speaking in schools.